Tag Archives: Climate change

Wildfire risk rated as ‘extreme’ as Brigade issues public advice

Posted on July 11, 2026 by insidecroydon

London is facing an “extreme” wildfire risk this weekend, with more days of hot and sunny weather following the prolonged dry spell. That’s according to the London Fire Brigade, who have been handling record numbers of call-outs during the latest … Continue reading →

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Brigade answers 400 calls as thunderstorm hits south London

Posted on June 23, 2026 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s tram network was closed between Addiscombe and Beckenham Junction for several hours this morning, as flooding blocked the lines following severe and intense thunderstorms just after dawn. The River Wandle was close to breaking its banks near Beddington, and … Continue reading →

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Ikea’s £2,000 prize for schools with best zero carbon projects

Posted on February 21, 2023 by insidecroydon

Ikea has launched a national competition giving Croydon school children the chance to win £2,000 towards projects which will help reduce their school’s carbon footprint. The retailer is working in partnership with the Let’s Go Zero campaign, coordinated by climate … Continue reading →

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Use your little corner of Planet Earth to make a big difference

Posted on June 12, 2021 by insidecroydon

In his small patch of south London, DAVID MORGAN has been doing his bit in the battle to reduce the impact of climate change, and here he offers suggestions about how you can help, too “Every plant counts and too … Continue reading →

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Time has gone when we could take climate change for granted

Posted on November 30, 2015 by insidecroydon

Climate change is back on the media agenda this week, with the international conference in Paris. PETER UNDERWOOD, pictured left, took to the streets of London yesterday to demonstrate that the environment matters to the people of Croydon Yesterday, I … Continue reading →

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Farting cows not good enough reason to go vegan, says UKIP

Posted on March 16, 2012 by insidecroydon

UKIP has urged Croydon’s two Conservative MPs to look at the scientific evidence before going into Croydon schools to promote climate change as part of “Climate Week”. Climate Week describes itself as a campaign of “annual renewal of our ambition … Continue reading →

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