The Hotline podcast, episode 3, is a part of a 3-part mini-series that aims to answer environmental questions from the communities of Lewisham, Croydon, Tower Hamlets, and Hackney.
In this episode, the hosts discuss ways for individuals to get involved in local environmental decision-making. They recommend checking out council meeting calendars for the mentioned boroughs or joining organizations like Count Us in Climate Action and Friends of the Earth to participate in global campaigns.
The topic of dirty water is also addressed, with advice given on how to join the ER Don’t Pay for Dirty Water campaign. Social media users interested in following related discussions can use hashtags like #DontPay4DirtyWater and #BoycottWaterBills to engage in live conversations.
Listeners are encouraged to explore their local council’s environmental engagement initiatives by reading up on their climate commitments. Residents of Tower Hamlets are reminded to look into the Carbon Reduction Community Grants available in the borough, offering opportunities for innovation.
Episode 3, titled Campaigning and the Council, was produced and edited by Kate Balding. The research and presentation were done by Kate Balding and Luke Cromhout, with original music by Pius Bentgens. Listeners are also invited to catch up on previous episodes of The Hotline for more information.
The Hotline podcast is part of the ‘Climate Refresh’ series, which focuses on local responses to the climate crisis. For those interested in learning more about this topic, the entire series can be accessed for further insights and knowledge.
