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Summer 2018 Challenge Magazine: Contents

Conservation Success from Summer 2018 Challenge Magazine

Let's not fool ourselves, the flora and fauna of this planet are under pressure like never before, but we should nonetheless recognise and celebrate each and every conservation success story, if only to encourage us to do work harder. In late May the IUCN brought good news for 12 critically endangered species, among them the Mauritius Falcon which had been reduced to just four known birds in 1974, including one breeding female. Captive breeding, supplementary feeding, nest-site enhancement and predator control, and enabled the population to rise to 400 birds today. Other recovering species include the New Zealand Archery Frog, the greater bamboo lemur, and the Lebanese cedar.

Ink from Diesel Exhaust from Summer 2018 Challenge Magazine

A group of Indian engineers have invented a filter to convert diesel fumes into ink. Fitted to the generators that are widely used during the regular power cuts that cripple India's electricity supplies, the filters remove 90% of the soot particulates in the exhaust gases. The soot is sold on to ink manufacturers. Chakri Innovation have sold 53 machines to governmental agencies, saving 1,500 billion litres of air from pollution. Over a million people die from atmospheric pollution every year in India.

Plastic Odyssey  from Summer 2018 Challenge Magazine

Plastic Odyssey A group of young French engineers set themselves the challenge of creating a boat that could be powered by pyrolysis of waste plastic. The prototype had its maiden voyage in mid-June.

U.S. Cities go Renewable - article from Summer 2018 Challenge Magazine

More than 70 US cities have adopted a 100 percent renewable electricity goal. That number has doubled over the last twelve months, courtesy of Donald Trump's determination to steer the nation in the opposite direct. Among the latest cities to sign up is one in the deep red south. Atlanta, Georgia has a population of 490,000 and is the largest city in the South. It hasn't set itself the most demanding of targets - the 2050 deadline is fifteen years further away than the politicians wanted - but the path they have chosen is for a homegrown energy transformation rather than relying on out of state wind power.

Pippa becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson

Pippa Heylings MP becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson with vow to take take green issues to the heart of Westminster

Pippa addessses COP29 UK priorities debate

Pippa took part in the Commons debate in Westminster Hall on UK priorities for COP29, the UN climate change conference, on Sep 10th

Cambridgeshire MPs vote for action on Sewage Dumping, Cost of Living and NHS in King's Speech

In one of their first votes in Parliament, the new Liberal Democrat MPs for Cambridgeshire have voted in support of an amendment to the King's Speech which would see action taken on sewage dumping, cost of living and the NHS

Pippa Heylings celebrates Bathing Water designation: but now water companies must act

Pippa Heylings joined with Cam Valley Forum campaigners on Sunday 19th May for a swim to celebrate Sheep’s Green in Cambridge receiving a Bathing Water Designation

South Cambs MP Votes Against Law To Criminalise Water Companies For Sewage Spills

On Wednesday, Conservative MPs including South Cambs MP Anthony Browne voted against a new law which would have seen water companies in court for sewage spills.

Pippa recognised in environmental Power List

The 2024 ENDS Power List for politicians who have championed environmental causes has been published. It is a list of 50 politicians in the country and Pippa is honoured to be part of that list!