August 27th, 2008
Barra leads way in tackling climate change
Barra and Vatersay today become the latest community to take on the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead will visit Barra this evening and announce a £62,000 grant to support the islands to:
- grow more local food to reduce the amount of produce shipped over from Oban
- plan for a community-owned wind turbine
- increase recycling facilities
- improve energy efficiency in homes
To mark the occasion, North Bay in Barra will play host to other remote Scottish communities who want to share ideas and future plans for tackling climate change through the Climate Challenge Fund.
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28 August 2008