Greening of EU Leadership Team

Plenty of sunshine today, looking forward to a long walk in the sunset.

I changed a fluorescent bulb for an LED over the weekend. I replaced the 16Watt with an LED 6.5Watts but it still had an E rating. What other options could I have chosen for a more efficient replacement?

As households – we account for 30% of the UK electricity demand. I believe we need re-calibrate how each of us places demand on our electricity supply networks. At the moment it is mostly – “use what you want - when you want” So grid suppliers have to manage load peaks and keep generation on standby or at less efficient running levels Many...

Sometimes you need to remember to look closer to home. We are blessed that we live near the Roman city of Chester. It has many world renowned culture sites that put it on the tourist schedule. Including our own Church which is Grade 1 listed building dating back to 907AD with most from 14/15th century However its interesting to look at things...

Failed to complete this goal this year, because there were no group clean up-sessions near me. Next year - no excuses - if there is nothing planned arrange one! I did however pick up some trash during my daily walks, so I feel I have participated in spirit.

Revived a plant today from its winter rest, and I was thrilled to see that it had survived. It's my first time trying to keep Dahlias over the winter and given my general track record with plants I had very low expectations. If luck persists it will blossom with large white flowers later in the summer. 🤞

Hope everyone is experiencing the same beautiful spring weather and able to get outdoors!

Thanks team for sharing your learnings throughout the month, and for all the encouragement.

Amazing to see people talking to each other, playing on the beach, walking, cycling and just loafing around as there was no cell coverage, hence no social media or internet! But, almost everyone had a smile on their faces. It’s good sometimes to disconnect.

Yesterday we had a total country wide blackout. Only then do you realize how dependant you are on technology! Ha, can’t charge your electric car, yes, but you also can’t use the petrol station. Need cash, sorry ATM not working, banks closed, many shops closed. Good to know the local grocer and take things on credit. Can’t watch TV, but can...