“The good news is that most homes can reduce their heat loss by 80% through insulation, and there are also some easy wins to save… Read More »Saving Energy at Home

“Time and time again rural are disadvantaged, in the local government funding formula.” . The Leader of Devon County Council is concerned about rising costs… Read More »Funding rural councils

“How to get a refund…” . Offgem have sent out the following public message announcement: Are you owed credit on your energy bill? Learn how… Read More »Are you owed credit on your energy bill?

,,, slowly increasing Dartmoor Pony numbers . The RBST wants us to help “monitor, save and promote our UK native livestock breeds”: Rare Breeds Survival… Read More »Endangered breeds on Peak Hill

“The resilience of the demand for fashion, footwear and beauty products is defying expectations of a slowdown in non-essential spending, despite the squeeze on spare… Read More »We spend less on food and more on clothes

“It is essential that rural businesses measure their carbon footprint and lead the way in reducing their emissions…” … And consider “the overlap between wellness,… Read More »Unsustainable tourism in the Sid Valley?

“It’s nice to report a success: Is it goodbye to the four storey, block of 21 flats out of keeping with a picturesque conservation area?”… Read More »News from Torbay: ‘In defence of our Conservation Areas’

“If we change the life of one person at a time, then we’re doing our part.” . Today, the UN released its latest report –… Read More »Climate change: ways ahead

Premiere of the film exploring the issues at Exeter Phoenix on Wednesday 9 November. . Can we reduce grey squirrel numbers through genetic means? UK… Read More »Should we use gene drive technology to control grey squirrels?

“Chef Mitch Tonks’ South West restaurant chain Rockfish have been honoured in the Marine Stewardship Council UK’s annual awards.” . Last month, Rockfish were keen… Read More »Rockfish wins sustainable seafood award

“In the long term, organic needs to continue to increase its visibility and justify that price premium by highlighting its environmental and health benefits.” .… Read More »Organic farming and food: how is that going to work?

“Gridserve’s Electric Super Hubs at Moto Rugby and Moto Exeter topped the list.” . Two years ago, the Co-Charger app came to Exeter: We enable… Read More »Innovative and popular EV charging from Exeter

New Economics Foundation has modelled a system of ‘free basic energy’, which could be introduced through a rising block tariff, where the price goes up… Read More »How to bring down our energy bills: universal basic energy

“We urgently need more detailed reassurances from Government that protection will not be weakened.” Weakening planning rules and rowing back on plans to pay farmers… Read More »Fears for woodland

“The threshold could be increased.” “Developments could be replaced by a set percentage of affordable homes.” “Modular housing as a potential way of providing more… Read More »Change and innovation in affordable housing in the SouthWest