“Tourism is responsible for roughly 8% of the world’s carbon emissions and transportation is tourism’s main source of greenhouse gas emissions.” . CAR DEPENDENCY: We are becoming… Read More »How to reduce tourists’ dependency on the car
“The delivery truck offers the equivalent of a ‘shared ride’ for the food.” “As for the service that the smaller shops and smaller supermarkets have… Read More »Are local food deliveries “more eco- friendly”
“Building a green business is an excellent way to pursue your passion for entrepreneurship while supporting the environment.” . In these trying times we certainly… Read More »Sustainability is the future of business!
“There is a need for stronger and shorter food supply chains focussed on the nutritional qualities of food and quality assurance schemes should be deepened…”… Read More »Sustainable, local food deliveries
The RAF plans to be “the first net-zero air force by 2040”. “The Red Arrows may be disbanded by the RAF over scandals.” . The… Read More »The future of the Sidmouth Air Show – the future of the Red Arrows
“Using green urban space in towns and cities, people in the UK could grow almost 40 per cent of the fruit and vegetables we consume.” . Tomorrow sees Chris Packham… Read More »Allotments Act 1922: where are we now?
‘Hotspots’ in the West Country. “Home insulation would save households hundreds of pounds on their energy bills.” . Friends of the Earth, like so many… Read More »The cost of living/energy crisis
“Nature’s timing is everything for our wildlife. The climate crisis is bringing with it seasonal weather patterns which our wildlife is just not adapted to.”… Read More »“False autumn” in Devon
“All these communities are at risk from sea level rise because of climate change.” Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth . An interesting story from Radio Exe… Read More »Painting over an embarrassing message
The Government said authorities must improve infrastructure alongside the trials so people feel safe undertaking the activities. . The government has announced its latest push… Read More »Prescribing cycling and walking
“From Dornoch Firth to Lyme Bay, inspiring projects are leading the way by restoring critically important seagrass meadows, kelp forests and oyster beds. Combined with… Read More »A seagrass project for Lyme Bay?
“Interested in tiny homes, affordable housing, co-housing and self-build?” “Are Tiny Homes suitable for Sidmouth’s housing needs?” . Would you like to live in a… Read More »Community-led development in Frome
“What do you want to see in your neighborhood and what can you do today to make it happen?” . There are lots of inspiriting… Read More »Transition initiatives happening … everywhere
“the architecture of creative reuse” The critical onus on architects and developers is to retrofit, reuse and reimagine our existing building stock, making use of… Read More »Recycle, repair, reuse… buildings
“More needs to be done to boost cycling uptake, including investing in infrastructure, secure cycle parking, e-bike subsidies and charging networks.” . Mid Devon district… Read More »More regulations for cyclists?