"Climate Change Rally Held in Barnard Castle"
In the picturesque town of Barnard Castle, Durham County played host to a Climate Change Fair in November 2021. The event, organised by the St Mary's parish eco-church team, aimed to highlight steps people can take at a local level to help tackle climate change.
St Mary's RC Primary took the lead in raising awareness about the impact of climate change on our oceans. Visitors were encouraged to sign a pledge to protect the oceans from the effects of climate change. Meanwhile, Green Lane Primary School showcased the efforts of their older pupils who wrote letters to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and prepared a presentation about deforestation. The younger children of Green Lane Primary contributed by creating all the artwork for their school's stand, while the older pupils came up with climate pledges.
The fair was a melting pot of learning and action. Local schools had displays on learning about rainforests, ocean life, and the threat of plastic and melting ice. Interactive models of zero carbon energy sources were provided for hands-on experience. Various organisations, including schools, Durham University, Durham County Council, and Oxfam, attended the fair.
Professor Douglas Halliday, from Durham University, was joined by three PhD students to highlight the research being done into renewable energy at the fair. They showcased results of their work on decarbonising church buildings and heating buildings using geothermal energy from abandoned mines.
The fair also featured two calculators made by WWF, allowing people to measure their carbon footprint and set out alternative paths for the UK to reach net zero. Members of the Upper Teesdale Botany Group were present to highlight the threat posed by climate change to the special flora and fauna of the area.
The event coincided with the COP26 conference in Glasgow, underscoring the importance of local action in the global fight against climate change. Helen Goodman, a DEI Advisory Board member, who helped organise the event, stated that it was enjoyable, educational, and left attendees convinced they could do more to protect the planet.
In a heartening gesture, children from Green Lane Primary received Durham University Science Ambassador badges for their work at the fair. Durham County Council also launched a new waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling scheme, allowing electrical items to be dropped off at collection points across the county.
As we navigate the challenges of climate change, events like the Barnard Castle Climate Change Fair serve as reminders that every action, no matter how small, can make a difference. It's a call to action for individuals, schools, and communities to come together and take steps towards a greener, more sustainable future.
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