“The report clearly identifies the need for proactive education, citizen engagement, stronger regulations, greater enforcement and better government funding for investigations.” . The recently published Parliamentary… Read More »Water quality report: ‘routine pollution in our rivers’
“Looking at weather data from 1865-71 and 2017-20, very clear evidence of our climate now being milder in winter and warmer in summer.” “Only 18%… Read More »Sidmouth’s changing climate
New government proposals: “Nature, climate, people and places prioritised in the Government’s response to Julian Glover’s Landscapes Review” “It won’t be enough just to try… Read More »“Strengthening” our national parks and AONBs
“There isn’t one green new deal, there are many versions – and that’s a strength, not a weakness.” “The current cost-of-living crisis, largely driven by energy… Read More »Levelling up: a green new deal for the UK?
“the number of fuel poor older households in the UK could reach over 1.1 million by the spring.” Devon has more community energy organisations than… Read More »Fuel poverty in Devon
Devon CPRE and the Environment Agency object to the latest planning application – whereas Natural England do not object . Last month, these pages looked… Read More »Solar farm for Clyst Hydon?
“The true levels of light pollution could be around 200% more than was previously thought… It is not just a problem for astronomers but can… Read More »Light pollution and the environment
“The cobbled streets really give it an old-fashioned feel.” . A piece in yesterday’s Devon Live showed that Exeter’s high street is not doing very well: All the… Read More »The attractive shopping streets of Sidmouth
Stevenage: each of the initial six neighbourhoods would have all their own community facilities; medical centres, shops, schools, community centres, as well as green open… Read More »75 years on from the first new town: lessons for East Devon?
“There is a huge amount of evidence across the county to say that private landlords are flipping their properties – turning out people and families… Read More »Distorting the housing market: tax loopholes & business grants
“Today, there are many reasons for shortening the working week and support for the option is growing.” “We don’t care if you are working two… Read More »A shorter working week in a post-pandemic world
But industry groups have warned that many farmers are still left in the dark over the future direction of their businesses, with notable concerns including… Read More »Environmental Land Management scheme: replacing the CAP
“How can we ensure rural residents have choice, control and support to lead healthy, independent lives?” . We have one of the oldest populations in… Read More »Caring for the elderly in coastal and rural areas
A call from the nation’s largest environmental charities . Today’s Times carries a plea from the country’s major nature bodies for commitments to be made:… Read More »Urging the government to make new year’s nature resolutions
“These mainly listed buildings sit at the heart of almost every community – we are squandering a precious legacy.” “Interesting how many listed building are… Read More »Churches in the community: new uses for heritage buildings