Almost 20 years to the day since he first coined the term ‘microplastics’ to describe the microscopic particles littering our ocean, Professor Thompson has been… Read More »Richard Thompson: microplastic revolutionary
. Sidmouth Youth Centre is a central part of life in the Sid Valley, delivered by Young Devon [a young people’s charity in the South West of… Read More »Looking at options for Manstone Youth Centre
As time has passed, he has become more vocal in his documentaries. . Today, Sir David Attenborough, the broadcasting legend turns 98 and extends his Guinness… Read More »Happy Birthday, David Attenborough!
“Charging holidaymakers more to experience the natural beauty of our moors, our rolling hills, our seas and beaches, our towns and villages, knowing it was… Read More »Should Devon charge a ‘tourist tax’?
The regular catch-up on what’s happening in and around our seas . Read the Devon Maritime Forum Spring Newsletter Due to problems with their website… Read More »Devon Maritime Forum: newsletter spring 2024
Saving water is not only about saving a little on our utility bills, but also about saving the planet a little… . We need to… Read More »Reducing water consumption: eco-friendly tips for the home
Plastic pollution and climate change have common culprits – and similar solutions. [Jack Marley, energy and environment editor, The Conversation] . There is seemingly good… Read More »Slow progress towards the first global treaty to cut plastic waste
… as EDDC announces a six-month no-mow plan for its grassed areas . Today is International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day, “encouraging people everywhere to plant sunflowers… Read More »Guerrilla Gardening Day – and No Mow May
And challenging Westminster about “Winning the Rural Vote” . The Rural Services Network is a ‘national champion’ on rural issues – and currently has several… Read More »Championing rural issues
“We’ve got to change our food production practices and, likely, our diets.” [Prof David Hughes & Miguel Flavián – Supermarkets in your pocket.] . It’s… Read More »Farming and the climate today
Don’t forget to bring a form of photo ID to be able to vote on the day! . It’s the local elections next Thursday –… Read More »Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 2nd May: a guide
Would you live off the land for a year without buying a single thing to eat? This was the challenge a retired journalist set himself… Read More »Food self-sufficiency in the West Country
“There are thousands of AI solutions available to small and medium businesses, which can generate many benefits, including helping entrepreneurs better process data, make improved… Read More »AI and small businesses
What are the ‘true costs’ of traditional approaches to construction? . We need to be decarbonising construction – as the built environment, of which the construction sector is… Read More »Ideas to decarbonise the construction industry
“Rural areas, rich in natural resources, have significant potential for renewable energy production and green job creation.” [Rural Services Network] . Yesterday was Earth Day… Read More »Earth Day 2024: 22nd April: looking to rural net-zero