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Q and A with KASTLE

KASTLE, the young people’s environmental group, wanted to know more about Save The Heart of Kendal. Who we are, what we stand for, and why we are campaigning.
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December 21, 2019
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Loss of Biodiversity is the greatest threat humankind has ever faced

Save Our Rivers has become increasingly concerned that the narrative around environmental protection has become focused entirely on the issue of carbon.Whilst reaching the target of net zero emissions by 2050, as recommended by …
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May 16, 2019
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Save Glen Etive – A final chance to halt the hydro

Last week all 7 hydro schemes in Glen Etive were approved for planning permission. There's a final chance to stop these schemes, thanks to a motion tabled by Cllr Andrew Baxter. To be allowed …
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February 26, 2019
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2018

2018 has been another great year at Save Our Rivers, here are some of our highlights:   National Parks Saved In 2017 we ran our huge National Parks Matter campaign against Welsh Government plans …
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January 3, 2019
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Large Scale Hydro – Unsustainable

Dan Wilkinson adds his take on large scale hydro schemes. At the moment within the kayaking community there is a real rush to travel to iconic destinations in order to undertake last-chance descents of classic …
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November 12, 2018
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A farewell trip to the Zambezi

Save the Conwy has just got back from an amazing trip to the Batoka Gorge on the Zambezi. As with many others around the world this fantastic river is about to disappear under a …
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November 28, 2016
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Letter to the Planning Committee

Below is our letter to the planning committee, English follows below.   Annwyl Aelod o’r Pwyllgor, Os gwelwch yn dda, treuliwch ychydig funudau yn darllen hwn cyn gwneud eich penderfyniad ddydd Mercher. Y Cynnig: …
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February 29, 2016
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Support from the sea.

It was great to receive a message of support from big wave surfer Gabe Davies. Gabe is not just famous for surfing some of the biggest coldest waves in the world but also for …
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February 28, 2016
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Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard founder of the Patagonia brand is a not only a highly successful businessman. He is a fly fisherman, kayaker, climber and environmentalist. Yvon many triumphs include the founding of the 1% for …
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February 27, 2016
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Near a verdict…

The Afon Conwy has now been under threat since 2013! RWE have been pursuing plans to dam, divert and draw power from the river for over 2 years! This scheme has the potential to …
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February 25, 2016