“The role of microgrids in hybrid renewable energy systems is becoming increasingly significant as the world continues to shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy… Read More »An alternative to electricity pylons: local energy production

Businesses will no longer be able to supply single-use plastics. [UK government] An all-in deposit return scheme and the extended producer responsibility policy have been postponed. [UK… Read More »Good news, mixed news on single-use plastic

‘Rethink’ @ BBC Radio 4 . Are more of us working from home in the Sid Valley? How is our mental well-being at work these… Read More »What’s the future of work in the Sid Valley?

“We will need to think about building in rural areas too.” [Housing Federation] . The government has committed to build 1 million homes over this… Read More »More housing: what about rural?

“If you can offer zero bills and save the planet as well, then you’re on the right track” [Octopus Energy] The UK’s housing stock is… Read More »‘Zero energy bill’ housing for Exeter

Think tanks and pressure groups battle to control the narrative. . OFFSETTING, NEUTRALITY AND GOING ZERO Here’s help for business from edie on how to navigate… Read More »Carbon neutral or net zero?

Greening the streets of Sidmouth [Futures Forum] . Planting trees is seen as a ‘good thing’ – but it very much depends on where and… Read More »‘Fill our streets with trees!’

“Where is the most polluted spot in Sidmouth? Looks like the Post Office roundabout is a contender.” . The politics of air pollution has been ratcheting up… Read More »Air pollution levels in Sidmouth “exceeds limits”

Making ‘marvellous meadowbed’ out of council-owned land. And ‘when biologically diverse gardens contain “cues to care”, they become more acceptable to neighbours.’ [Joan Nassauer, professor of landscape… Read More »The ‘rewilding’ debate: ‘meadowizing’ 

“Business confidence in the South West higher than the national average. [chartered accountants ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor] . During the very slow months of deepest… Read More »How well are businesses doing in East Devon?

“Consumers care about sustainability—and back it up with their wallets” [McKinsey] . It’s the Rural Services Network’s national rural conference in September – and they have… Read More »Do businesses have a wider responsibility to the environment?

Next Sidmouth Repair Café – Saturday 29th July! . Simply google ‘news about repair cafés’ and you get hundreds of hits, just for the UK… Read More »The ever-increasing growth of Repair Cafés

“The Government will bring forward an alternative proposal to empower widespread community energy sector growth.” [Power for People campaign] . Commentators have been asking Where has… Read More »Will the Energy Bill include community energy?

“Rewilding is one of those words that prompts debate, some of it less than polite: I just say it usually the wrong word.” [Ed Dolpin,… Read More »The ‘rewilding’ debate: ‘going back to traditional farming practices’

The Uxbridge Ultra-low emissions zone: “People want support and help to go green, not feel they’re being forced into it before they’re financially able.” [Jack Richardson… Read More »National byelections, the issues and East Devon