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31st July 2019 One in five UK buildings dates to before 1919, and they are often poorly insulated and difficult to keep warm and dry. We talked to conservation builder and CAT course…
Read More29th July 2019 We’re all set to welcome thousands of visitors to CAT during the summer holidays. A full programme of family events will get you out and about around the visitors centre,…
Read More29th July 2019 A new Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab is being launched at CAT later this year to help communities, local authorities and policymakers to create Zero Carbon Action Plans,…
Read More15th July 2019 What radical action is needed to avert the climate crisis? Initiated by Extinction Rebellion, sponsored by Welsh Assembly Members Jenny Rathbone (Labour) and Llyr Gruffydd (Plaid Cymru), and held in…
Read More14th July 2019 Culture Declares Emergency is a powerful emerging network of creative practitioners and organisations. Since its launch in April, around 450 individual artists, groups, networks and venues including the Royal Court, Battersea Arts…
Read More13th July 2019 On Wednesday 26th June the Climate Coalition organised the ‘Time is Now’ mass lobby where thousands of people from all across the country got the chance to meet their MP…
Read More11th July 2019 We’re pleased to announce that CAT’s Board of Directors has appointed Peter Tyldesley as Chief Executive Officer. Currently CEO at conservation charity the Bradgate Park Trust, Peter has substantial experience…
Read More27th June 2019 Want to refurbish your home in a sustainable way? With over 25 years’ experience, including as tutor on CAT’s Eco Refurbishment course, Nick Parsons has some great advice – here…
Read More12th June 2019 Responding to the announcement of the UK’s commitment to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is calling for the creation of a…
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