Climate change: technical solutions?
Or lifestyle changes? . There is a very innovative research group, funded by the UK government, looking at ways to achieve ‘net zero carbon emissions’:… Read More »Climate change: technical solutions?
Climate change: a proactive District Council
But it is not East Devon District Council . The Teignbridge District Council is forging ahead with updating its Local Plan to take its climate… Read More »Climate change: a proactive District Council
“Sidmouth 2020” project launched
What’s your vision for Sidmouth over the coming decade? The VGS collaborates on several events this year to help create a more sustainable future. .… Read More »“Sidmouth 2020” project launched
Our on-line carbon footprint
‘The cloud’ is actually a vast network of energy-guzzling data centres. . A correspondent has been doing some research on a large part of our… Read More »Our on-line carbon footprint
Affordable housing in Sidbury
Seven low-cost homes to be built on a brownfield site. . One of the key points in the adopted Neighbourhood Plan for the Sid Valley… Read More »Affordable housing in Sidbury
Sid Valley Food Bank moving to new premises
Can you help set things up? . The Food Bank is clearly providing a fantastic service – and throughout the year: Help the Sid Valley… Read More »Sid Valley Food Bank moving to new premises
More charging points in Sidmouth
The first two public charging stations for electric cars in town . Councils have been pushing for more places to charge electric cars in Sidmouth:… Read More »More charging points in Sidmouth
Perceived risk vs actual risk
We are much more likely to die from a car accident or air pollution than any form of influenza The issues around the coronavirus… Read More »Perceived risk vs actual risk
Climate change: from fatalism to optimism
There is a pervasive sense of insecurity about the future; you hear it everywhere. We need to start fighting for optimism – which, finally, might… Read More »Climate change: from fatalism to optimism
How architecture shapes society
“We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us,” said Winston Churchill… . … He was right; our surroundings can make us healthier and… Read More »How architecture shapes society
District Heating in East Devon
Rolling out further Combined Heat and Power systems. But should the council be promoting the model at Cranbrook? . Earlier this month, the Science Festival… Read More »District Heating in East Devon
Beach Management Plan: emergency survey
Rearranging the small section of rock revetment at Pennington Point . With the collapse of more of the cliff at Pennington Point, there have been… Read More »Beach Management Plan: emergency survey
BREAKING: Flybe goes under
Europe’s biggest regional airline has collapsed. . Flybe has been in difficulties for months: Council leaders fight to keep Flybe in Exeter (November 2018) Flybe to… Read More »BREAKING: Flybe goes under
Onshore wind power ‘makes a comeback’
People had been “fed up…with these unsightly structures”. But why not build small-scale wind farms? . It’s been a pretty windy month – as well… Read More »Onshore wind power ‘makes a comeback’
Knowle relocation project: some reflections
What has the move achieved? And further questions about how the costs and value have been calculated… . The news pages of this site have… Read More »Knowle relocation project: some reflections