Havant FOE Newsletter - February 2023

Petition: Drinking Southern Waters Recycled Sewage

Please sign our petition asking for a rethink on Southern Water’s plans for recycled effluent in the Reservoir. We believe there are better options

https://www.change.org/p/drinking-southern-waters-recycled-sewage

There’s lots more information and links to the important consultation (which closes on 20th February) on Havantmatters.org/water

You can also meet reps from the water companies, organised by Havant Borough Council, on Wednesday 15th from 5-7 pm in the Public Services Plaza.

The event is full, but you can also send in questions by emailing [email protected]

And you could watch the event online if you wish. If you can’t find the link contact [email protected] and we’ll forward the invitation letter.

Havant Borough Big Green Week 

Starts from 10th to 18th June this year, and we’d love more people to get involved with organising and advertising.

We have a planning meeting on Zoom at 4 pm on Monday 13th so contact [email protected] if you’d like the link.

HCA Meeting

The March meeting will be held on 8th and is about the power of methane, and how we are failing to tackle emissions of this dangerous greenhouse gas.

With Emily Mott of the Weald Action Group and Danny Lee from PECAN/Winacc

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 27th February to 18th March and the theme this year is the way crops we depend on like cocoa and bananas are threatened by climate change.

Bad news for us but a disaster for the producers.

There’s lots going on in the local area plus national events you can join to find out how Fairtrade an help.

See https://campaign.exchange/2023/01/24/fairtrade-fortnight-2023/

Show the Love

Join the Climate Coalition this February to #ShowTheLove!

Fill Parliament with green hearts and show MPs that they need to prioritise urgent action to tackle the climate, nature and cost of living crises together.

See our website https://havantclimatealliance.com/2023/02/06/show-the-love/