Budget 2020 and housing
“The budget included a tree-planting programme, a tax on plastic use and investment in electric car chargers – but these seem pretty cosmetic in the… Read More »Budget 2020 and housing
Budget 2020 and local government
“Britain is off the graph for centralisation. Its local government now has a mere 1.6% of GDP for its spending, against 6% in Germany, 12%… Read More »Budget 2020 and local government
Climate change: So, what do we do?
The symptoms: the prognosis: the treatment. Time for hope. . Prof Brian Golding, formerly of the Met Office and founding member of the VGS, has… Read More »Climate change: So, what do we do?
The New Stone Age: ancient material: tiny carbon footprint
It’s cheaper and greener to use stone – as opposed to concrete or steel . Concrete is used everywhere – and its production creates a… Read More »The New Stone Age: ancient material: tiny carbon footprint
Beach Management Plan: splash barrier damaged
by storms or by vandals? . There’s been a lot of debate around the ‘splash wall’ along Sidmouth’s Esplanade: Raising the splash wall on Sidmouth’s… Read More »Beach Management Plan: splash barrier damaged
Climate change and beef
“Buy British food and don’t rely on imports.” . The debate over red meat’s impact on the environment is very heated, as covered in these… Read More »Climate change and beef
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