The Friends of the Commons newsletter: habitat management, Lower Otter Restoration Project, guided walks, Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve news… . . .As winter turns… Read More »East Devon Pebblebed Heaths – April update
“I cannot recall the last time that so many rural councils voiced their anger at specific service funding allocations.” Cornwall was “leading the way in… Read More »Funding rural bus services
“While climate change, biodiversity and food security are often viewed as separate challenges, they are inherently interlinked.” . There’s growing interest in holistic/agroecological/regenerative agriculture –… Read More »Regenerative Agriculture: the future of farming?
“… because it will help cut bills and carbon emissions while reducing reliance on foreign gas. It is a genuine triple whammy.” PLUS: Practical help… Read More »Energy efficiency: “the fabled silver bullet”
Practical ways to manage . Things are getting very difficult – if not desperate – for many: Where you stand if bailiffs knock at the… Read More »Cost of living crisis: help at hand
“People who are struggling in fuel poverty should reach out to their MPs to explain the situation they find themselves in – and contact their… Read More »Rural fuel poverty
“Over 50% of the UK public support the development of large-scale solar projects in their local area.” “Here in Devon, as elsewhere, a rash of… Read More »What support is there for wind and solar power in Devon?
Looking to reduce oil and gas consumption . Tomorrow, the UK government unveils its energy policy: What might the UK energy strategy contain and how… Read More »What happened to the German Energiewende?
Arguing for the mass insulation of buildings alongside a vast acceleration of renewables: “We should crank [them] up with wartime urgency. There should be far… Read More »Energy efficiency: “its time has come”
“Joanna’s input and expertise on plastic matters have been an invaluable guidance and I have used many of her briefings and input for this work.… Read More »A memorial to Joanna Toole – and ending ocean plastic pollution
Active Travel… ExeCargo Bike… Ixora Energy… Library of Things . Some great projects underway in Devon’s largest town: . .Local Action Contents: Green Drinks, Ixora… Read More »Transition Exmouth – April newsletter
… projects, events, actions, initiatives, films, talks… . This year’s Earth Day focusses on several inspiring initiatives: Fashion for the Earth – EARTHDAY.ORG Climate Literacy… Read More »Coming up: Earth Day: 22nd April 2022
… ideas to help get past those struggles… How to launch a hospitality business in an economic downturn… . Last month, there were several pieces… Read More »How to create a successful food business
New pages on the Sid website pages . Did you know that Constable painted the River Sid: View on the River Sid, near Sidmouth –… Read More »Art, culture and creativity along the River Sid
“The pandemic has changed how some people think about life, work, and what they want out of both.” . The District Council is trying to… Read More »The ‘great resignation’ may be here to stay