“Plastic Is the New Coal” The plastics industry is “incredibly supportive of recycling legislation over a more long-term… reduction of disposable culture.” . At his… Read More »Climate change and plastic

The four principles of the 15-minute neighbourhood was proposed by Carlos Moreno at the COP21 conference in 2015… … Initial reaction was less than positive;… Read More »The 15-minute city: the 15-minute town

“Agroecological farming can nurture biodiversity, sequester carbon and regenerate the planet by looking after our soil.” “A more attentive approach to soil biodiversity soil management… Read More »Looking after the soil on our farms

” It’s going to provide a safe link.” “This section was always going to prove difficult with land negotiations taking considerable amount of time.” .… Read More »Sidford to Sidbury Cycle/Footpath gets go-ahead

Overfishing: “who’s doing it (Asia mostly & the U.S.), what’s contributing to it (government subsidies, fish farms, etc.), how serious it is (very), and solutions… Read More »The future of fishing: “Overfishing, Conservation, Sustainability, and Farmed Fish”

… especially in rural areas . If localities are struggling, shouldn’t any ‘levelling up’ be from the bottom up? Here are some ways ahead: How… Read More »Levelling up: how local communities can lead the way

Announcements expected on major new rewilding projects to highlight the twin benefits of saving wildlife while also creating carbon sinks and mitigating impacts from climate… Read More »Bring Back Beaver: rewilding in Devon

The Victorian infrastructure has failed to keep up with the demands of a growing population and extreme weather events caused by climate change. “I will… Read More »Will water companies now be held to account for pollution?

“… issues about water quality in Lyme Bay.” But “new partnership brings sustainable mussel dishes to market.” . Back in November 2010, an offshore mussel… Read More »An uncertain future for Devon’s mussel farming industry

“Local authorities need to be allowed to borrow to build social housing without restriction and be given government grants to help provide these homes. But… Read More »Key workers unable to find rental homes in Devon

“Soil is the most biodiverse place in the Sid Valley.” “Soil can sequester much more carbon and for far longer. Especially if it is left… Read More »Looking after our soil in our gardens

The projections do not take into account coast and river defences, which are designed to hold back the waters to protect homes and businesses .… Read More »Climate change and flooding in East Devon

Would the increased leisure-time be good for the tourist industry, if people had more flexibility in their working lives? . The pandemic has forced a… Read More »Should we be moving to a shorter working week?

“… how we can navigate the murky waters of greenwash and distraction, and figure out how we should really be thinking about the climate crisis.”… Read More »“Is a greener world possible?”

How is agriculture part of the solution to climate change? . Farming is often seen as the ‘villain’ – so says the Western Morning News… Read More »Farming @ COP26