< Back Clean air for Shropshire Sascha Robinson 1 Jul 2025 Tips on how you can help improve air quality including how to tackle engine idling Last month was Clean Air Week. We live in a predominantly rural county and might consider that air pollution is not a local problem, but is this really the case? Air pollution is a hidden environmental and health challenge. The most common and hazardous pollutants from road transport are: Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a gas that comes from combustion processes powering petrol and diesel vehicles. Particulate matter (PM), small airborne particles released from tyres and brakes. Air pollution contributes to 43,000 premature deaths each year in the UK.  In 2019, the European Heart Journal reported that toxic air is killing more people than tobacco smoking. As for Shropshire, there are several poor air ‘hotspots’ in the county: with Shrewsbury (Castle Hill area) and Bridgnorth (Pound St area) both having Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) due to having exceeded 40ug/m3 of NO2. The M54, A5, A41 and A49 are also major traffic routes through the county. Recent works near the station in Shrewsbury are part of the council’s strategy to reduce NO2 in the area. There are also industrial and industrialised agricultural sites across the county. What can we do to improve air quality? Avoid driving into towns, especially at peak times. Use the park and ride for Shrewsbury and local bus and trains where you can, walk or cycle as an alternative. Walk or cycle for shorter routes if you can. Do not sit in your car and have the engine running (idling). Not only is this illegal (Highway Code rule 123) but it reduces the vehicle’s fuel economy, costs money, and creates pollution. Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and produces more emissions than stopping and restarting the engine does. Health risks from this air pollution, worsening conditions such as asthma, lung disease, and heart attacks. Air pollution is particularly harmful to children and the elderly. Use this form and email proforma to report engine idling to Shropshire Council Report Engine Idling-step-by-step.docx .pdf Download PDF • 84KB Engine Idling Email Template.docx .pdf Download PDF • 63KB You can find more information on engine idling. (data from Living Streets and Shropshire Council ) Previous Next

Shropshire Climate Action: Use Renewables Use renewables Use energy from sources that don't produce carbon emissions To find out more about renewable energy options for your home please read our Energy Efficient Homes Information Sheet (No. 13) Consider using energy from a renewable source or supplier Shift your energy use to night-time (off-peak periods) where possible (many appliances can be timed) Change your heating system to one that uses renewable energy , eg a heat pump or electric heating. But insulate your property first Install solar panels - if your property is suitable. Here are some questions to ask a solar panel installer. Renewable energy tariffs Most energy suppliers offer a renewable energy tariff. You can find more information at the Energy Saving Trust: Green Tariffs . Off-peak tariffs and time shifting Some renewable tariffs offer cheap electricity at off-peak times, typically for 4 to 6 hours overnight. However, the price can be higher than the standard tariff during the peak period and there is often a higher daily charge. You should consider these tariffs if you can use high-energy appliances (such as washing machines, dishwashers and immersion heaters) in the off-peak period. They are especially valuable if you own an Electric Vehicle. Heat pumps Home energy professional, Dave Green, installed an air source heat pump (ASHP) in his 1930's semi in Shrewsbury in 2021 as part of a staged home retrofit project. This webinar (1 hour 12 mins) tells you what he did and the economic and carbon benefits of doing so. You can see more videos about heat pump installation via the Heat Geeks playlist on heat pumps and other renewable technology. Solar panels This webinar (1 hour 20 mins), by s olar specialist, Gordon Coppock (a Member of the Institute of Physics), evaluates the costs versus benefits of solar PV and solar thermal, including how to maximise your energy savings. Here is a link to Energy Saving Trust’s new expert Guide to solar panels Woodburning stoves Jeremy Brignell-Thorp (a member of Lightfoot), discusses the pros and cons of burning wood , including the latest evidence about air pollution, and how to optimise the efficiency of log burning stoves in this webinar (1 hour 15 mins).

< Back Follow up webinar to the Accelerating Change conference on climate action for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin David Matthews 20 Nov 2024 Planning the next steps for the network On 20 November Shropshire Climate Action held the follow up webinar to the Accelerating Change conference on climate action for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: to update on the progress made since the Accelerating Change conference which took place back in May to explore the next steps and opportunities to get involved in emerging projects to accelerate climate action in communities across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to feedback on what local groups and communities need and how they can contribute to county-wide initiatives. The webinar identified a number of projects that could help collaboration and climate action across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, identified several volunteering opportunities. discussed how Shropshire Climate Action can support local environmental groups more effectively, and what local groups can bring to the table. You can view the presentation slides, a recording of the event, the feedback from the breakout groups, and find out how to volunteer here . Previous Next

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Our newsletter We publish a monthly newsletter about the news and events across our network. Read or download our newsletters (as pdfs) or sign up to get them direct to your Inbox. Read our newsletters Sign up for our newsletters Latest News 21 Mar 2024 Announcing the Climate Conference for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: Saturday May 18th Book your tickets now for this event being held at Shrewsbury Town Football Ground Read More 5 Mar 2024 Bishop's Castle Heat and Wind Project gets some wind in it's sails Funding awarded to help progress community energy project Read More 1 Mar 2024 Mossy.Life - Shropshire’s online local green guide For all Shropshire's green events, groups, activities and more Read More 27 Feb 2024 Visit to Keele University’s smart energy network demonstrator site A joint visits by SSCA, ZCS and Shropshire Council staff and elected members Read More 27 Feb 2024 Bishop’s Castle receives £238k for local nature projects Apply for a job opportunity by Monday 11th March Read More 1 Feb 2024 The role of the Upper Onny Farmers' group One of the farmers groups in South Shropshire Read More 9 Jan 2024 South Shropshire farmers working together for environmental benefit Report from the Clee View Farmers Group Read More 9 Dec 2023 In December we clanged for COP28 in Shrewsbury Part of the Climate Justice Coalition Day of Action Read More 1 Dec 2023 The Shrewsbury Northwest Relief Road: why we should be concerned Roads or Nature? Read More 21 Nov 2023 Watch Channel 4’s “The Great Climate Fight” documentary Featuring Bishop's Castle Heat and Wind Project Read More 11 Nov 2023 Shropshire and Telford Community Energy (STCE) take ownership of Twemlows solar farm Bringing the benefits of solar power to Shropshire communities Read More 6 Oct 2023 Shropshire's Green Libraries Week SSCA's information stand at Ludlow Library Read More 4 Oct 2023 Celebrating the launch of our walk through Ludlow’s green spaces leaflet Connecting residents and visitors to Ludlow's urban green spaces Read More 3 Oct 2023 SSCA Four years on: Our next steps Looking ahead for 2023 and beyond Read More 23 Sept 2023 SSCA’s response to the government’s decision to roll back on the UK climate commitments Our letter to Philip Dunne MP Read More 16 Sept 2023 The Marches Real Food and Farming Conference: 15th - 16th September Our reflections on this fantastic ground breaking local food conference Read More 9 Sept 2023 SSCA at Bridgnorth Green Festival Sharing climate action information, swapping and sharing resources and providing energy efficiency advice Read More 3 Aug 2023 New guide on Shropshire's Green Spaces to promote wellbeing Featuring SSCA's Walk Through Bridgnorth's Green Spaces Read More 9 Jul 2023 SSCA at Ludlow Green Festival Promoting climate action, carbon reduction and Nature recovery Read More 24 Jun 2023 SSCA at the South Shropshire Youth Forum Annual Conference, Craven Arms Working with young people to make a difference Read More

< Back Announcing the Climate Conference for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: Saturday May 18th Fiona Morgan 21 Mar 2024 Book your tickets now for this event being held at Shrewsbury Town Football Ground You can now book your tickets to the Climate Conference which will focus on how we can accelerate action to achieve net zero in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and engage local communities to make that happen. The event is being organised by Zero Carbon Shropshire, South Shropshire Climate Action and Save Our Shropshire with support from young people on the Environmental Leadership Programme who will be facilitating many of the sessions. The schedule for the day can be viewed on Eventbrite. It includes morning panel discussions and afternoon workshops covering the following themes: land, transport, energy & buildings, circular economy and engagement tools. Organisations are also invited to apply to have a stand at the event. Book your tickets via this Eventbrite link . There are 2 types of ticket: free tickets and a separate ticket option if you wish to make a donation towards the cost of refreshments. Lunch is provided. If your group would like to register an interest in having a stand at this event please complete and submit this online form . Charges apply. You can share a stand with other groups. We are looking for volunteers to get involved in helping to organise the event and on the day. If you are interested please contact admin@zerocarbonshropshire.org Previous Next

< Back Bishop's Castle Heat and Wind Project gets some wind in it's sails Mike Watkins 5 Mar 2024 Funding awarded to help progress community energy project Previous Next