About 200 residents attended Thursday's meeting, which they hope will be the start of deeper engagement with Lewisham council. Councillor James-J Walsh outlined project timescales and explained how the council aims to avoid the pitfalls encountered last time.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Plastic pollution is out of control and environmental groups have been pushing to secure a global agreement to tackle it. Fossil fuel lobbyists again blocked a full treaty that would cut plastic production. But the fight for a strong treaty and just transition to a reuse-based future goes on.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
The facility has been burning household waste since 1993, and much of that waste is plastics. But concerns about the chemicals in plastics, and the dangers of air pollution, have grown. Wales offers a vision of a different way to manage waste, with some councils recycling over 70% of waste.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Ayesha Shingruf joined the inclusive local football team to get active, but stayed because of its sense of community. She introduces the Ravens' first art exhibition, Offside.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and on to Hayes.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
