Billy Aiken, Author at Centre for Alternative Technology

Somersaulting sky-divers

For many of us, they are the joyous sound of a summer evening as they hurtle around rooftops, but our beloved Swifts are in serious decline. Joe Downie looks at…

Community ‘EarthArt’ on show this summer

A new exhibition of environmentally inspired community art created through a series of local workshops is on display at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) this summer.

Improving the Carbon Literacy of councils

More than 100 councils across England and Wales have now completed our Zero Carbon Britain Carbon Literacy training.

Finding poetry in climate solutions

Dr Anna Bullen, Innovation Lab Manager, explains how a collaboration between CAT and Aberystwyth University is finding new ways to communicate about the climate and biodiversity crises.

Helping small businesses engage with climate action

Dr Anna Bullen, from our Zero Carbon Britain team, explains how recent Innovation Labs have been providing insights into engaging local businesses with climate action plans for the area.

Can COP15 deliver for nature?

Claire Thorpe gives an overview of what we might expect from the biodiversity summit, and talks to Dr Scott Leatham about what it could mean for the climate.

CAT Conversations – Ruth Chapman of renewable energy pioneers Dulas Ltd

Ruth Chapman is the Executive Managing Director of Dulas Ltd, a pioneer in the use and development of renewable energies and technology. We spoke to her to find out more…

“Now or never” – another stark warning from the IPCC

This week saw the release of another landmark report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Paul Allen highlights some of the headlines and looks at what needs to happen…

COVID-19: latest updates

Last updated 6 April 2022 We are open for visits and courses. Explore the links below to read about what we’re doing, and what you can do to help. Our…

A new season at the Centre: CAT hosts a community open day with drop-in sessions on future plans

On Saturday 2 April, CAT will host a spring open day for the local community — as well as interactive drop-in sessions to discuss the Centre’s future plans.

Author: Billy Aiken