“Over 50% of the UK public support the development of large-scale solar projects in their local area.” “Here in Devon, as elsewhere, a rash of… Read More »What support is there for wind and solar power in Devon?
Looking to reduce oil and gas consumption . Tomorrow, the UK government unveils its energy policy: What might the UK energy strategy contain and how… Read More »What happened to the German Energiewende?
Arguing for the mass insulation of buildings alongside a vast acceleration of renewables: “We should crank [them] up with wartime urgency. There should be far… Read More »Energy efficiency: “its time has come”
“Joanna’s input and expertise on plastic matters have been an invaluable guidance and I have used many of her briefings and input for this work.… Read More »A memorial to Joanna Toole – and ending ocean plastic pollution
Active Travel… ExeCargo Bike… Ixora Energy… Library of Things . Some great projects underway in Devon’s largest town: . .Local Action Contents: Green Drinks, Ixora… Read More »Transition Exmouth – April newsletter
… projects, events, actions, initiatives, films, talks… . This year’s Earth Day focusses on several inspiring initiatives: Fashion for the Earth – EARTHDAY.ORG Climate Literacy… Read More »Coming up: Earth Day: 22nd April 2022
… ideas to help get past those struggles… How to launch a hospitality business in an economic downturn… . Last month, there were several pieces… Read More »How to create a successful food business
New pages on the Sid website pages . Did you know that Constable painted the River Sid: View on the River Sid, near Sidmouth –… Read More »Art, culture and creativity along the River Sid
“The pandemic has changed how some people think about life, work, and what they want out of both.” . The District Council is trying to… Read More »The ‘great resignation’ may be here to stay
“We are also seeing more coastal cliff collapses. Rising sea levels and heavier storms mean that once-stable sea cliffs are being undermined. We have robust… Read More »Cliff falls at Jacob’s Ladder
“There is a need to build a real understanding and recognition of the particular problems facing rural areas… and of the means of addressing them.”… Read More »Levelling up: “Why don’t we just… level up in rural areas?
Graven Hill: “groundbreaking project” . The District Council is considering planning for a second new town in East Devon: Proposing more new towns for East… Read More »Learning from the UK’s largest self & custom build community
There are several websites giving a picture of Sidmouth’s historic weather: Past Weather in Sidmouth, England, United Kingdom — Yesterday or Further Back Weather Archive… Read More »Sidmouth’s changing climate: part three
“Just think how much we could save if the whole population of 60+ million managed to stop wasting electricity.” . PROJECT ONE: INFRARED PHOTOS OF… Read More »Projects to bring down our carbon footprint
“As the ‘elderly’ group gets larger, so do the emissions from this group.” . Sidmouth is known for its elderly population – as a rather… Read More »The elderly and climate change