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Climate change in Cyprus – what can we learn?

, by Cumbernauld LL
I was recently given the opportunity to visit Cyprus to study climate change and see how it could relate to Scotland. Due to the stark and quite obvious differences between Cyprus and Scotland, this wasn't always the easiest of tasks, but there are issues that we can tackle here at home to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Read on for an insight into how Cyprus is dealing with climate change on their own terms.

Pride in Carbrain – a thriving neighbourhood

, by Cumbernauld LL
Carbrain and Hillcrest Community Council have been recognised as a thriving community for the second year in a row. The It’s Your Neighbourhood judges commended them on their community participation and environmental responsibility. 

A snapshot of David Galletly's #LivingWindow

, by Cumbernauld LL
The artist David Galletly, working with the British Dragonfly Society, has taken inspiration from the dragonflies found at Ravenswood Local Nature Reserve to create a kaleidoscope-like animation. Dragonflies thrive in damp marshy area and are a sign of a healthy natural habitat. Cumbernauld has an array of greenspaces that have an abundance of dragonflies.

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