The cost of fish farming
“Challenging notions of sustainable fishing and showing how human actions cause widespread environmental destruction.” [Seaspiracy] . From a recent posting, here’s a fabulous photo of… Read More »The cost of fish farming
Local democracy: Six vacant seats on the Town Council
“Get the message across!” “Not one, but six seats remain empty after the elections. These seats will be open for co-option, where existing councillors can choose… Read More »Local democracy: Six vacant seats on the Town Council
Sidmouth: ‘revered by locals and visitors alike’
Despite it being a popular tourist destination there is a true sense of community. [Zhara Simpson, Devon Live] . On the Visit Sidmouth website, we… Read More »Sidmouth: ‘revered by locals and visitors alike’
E-scooters: questions, questions
How popular are they? How safe are they? How regulated should they be? How successful are the UK trials? How much part of sustainable travel… Read More »E-scooters: questions, questions
Trucks are heavy
Making trucks pay for the damage they cause will raise a lot more money, deliver a large reduction in emissions and reduce the death toll… Read More »Trucks are heavy
“The decline of local democracy”
“Any rejuvenation of British society requires a re-empowerment of local government which should again be given adequate resources to act on their own initiative.” [Patrick… Read More »“The decline of local democracy”
Pandemics and climate change
“In the context of climate change we know there will be another pandemic. We know that environmental hazards and antimicrobial resistance will have a profound… Read More »Pandemics and climate change
Electric vehicles are heavy
“The average electric car puts 2.24 times more stress on roads than a similar petrol vehicle – and 1.95 more than a diesel.” [University of… Read More »Electric vehicles are heavy
Rain gardens: a guide to a good idea for our time
The purpose of a rain garden is to collect rainwater, but that’s just the first step. Once water has collected, the garden should disperse it… Read More »Rain gardens: a guide to a good idea for our time
Wave energy generation for Sidmouth?
“The world is looking for ways renewable sources can be used to meet our increasing energy demands. With the goal of reducing carbon emissions, the… Read More »Wave energy generation for Sidmouth?
What would be the costs/benefits of a Universal Basic Income?
Autonomy said it hopes its proposed pilot will “make the case for a national basic income and more comprehensive trials to fully understand the potential of a… Read More »What would be the costs/benefits of a Universal Basic Income?
Solar panels over car parks
Should we be putting lots of solar panels over our car parking spaces in the Sid Valley? . Should we be putting lots of solar… Read More »Solar panels over car parks
Should we be planting thousands of trees?
“Looking to find suitable areas to plant the trees” in the Sid Valley [Town Council environment committee] “Massive projects need much more planning and follow-through… Read More »Should we be planting thousands of trees?
Geothermal could ‘fill the gaps in the country’s green power supply’
“Geothermal is the sleeping giant of renewables: lying not under our noses, but literally under our feet.” [Sir Tim Smit KBE, co-founder of the Eden… Read More »Geothermal could ‘fill the gaps in the country’s green power supply’
“Unprecedented sea temperatures for Devon”
Although the current high temperatures are expected to be temporary, experts anticipate more temperature records to be broken in the coming months due to the… Read More »“Unprecedented sea temperatures for Devon”