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
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“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
Alternatives to asphalt concrete
District Council trials bitmac in Budleigh car park: incorporating non-recyclable plastics into the resurfacing mix. But there are issues about microplastic pollution. . Interest in… Read More »Alternatives to asphalt concrete
A broad view from a small East Devon farm
Ruth Hancock gives insights on producing good food locally, with a look at the bigger picture As she says on her blog description: “Running… Read More »A broad view from a small East Devon farm
Species shift: climate change and habitat loss
‘How to enhance biodiversity over the next decade’ . In collaboration with other groups, the Vision Group is planning to put on an event later… Read More »Species shift: climate change and habitat loss
Natural capital: our natural resources
Valuing our natural resources and the ecosystem services they provide . Can you put a monetary value on nature? If not then how do you… Read More »Natural capital: our natural resources
The Clean Growth project from the Science Festival
Tomorrow sees the start of a series of events being put on by the Sidmouth Science Festival on the theme of ‘clean growth’ – with… Read More »The Clean Growth project from the Science Festival
On the River Otter: successful rewilding of the beaver
Six years ago, beavers were spotted in the wild for the first time in hundreds of years – and it was in East Devon: Futures… Read More »On the River Otter: successful rewilding of the beaver
#VoteForTheOcean – where do the parties stand on the ocean?
Radio 4’s Costing the Earth looked at the parties’ policies on the environment: Election 2019 | BBC Radio 4 . Here’s the perspective from Surfers… Read More »#VoteForTheOcean – where do the parties stand on the ocean?
Our Fragile Earth: ‘fantastic response’ to church-led talks
Over October, the churches of Sidmouth held regular sessions on climate change, tackling particular issues: Our Fragile Earth > Caring for the Ocean . The… Read More »Our Fragile Earth: ‘fantastic response’ to church-led talks
Small-scale, mixed woodland for Devon
At the end of the month, the Sidmouth Arboretum will be putting on its annual gathering: The Arboretum presents a Celebration of Trees . One… Read More »Small-scale, mixed woodland for Devon
Circular construction: a solution to embodied carbon in buildings
More housing is being promised: Plans for housing in East Devon . But is this going to be more swathes of concrete, or something more… Read More »Circular construction: a solution to embodied carbon in buildings
District Council to give added weight to all environmental policies
The District Council is making efforts to tackle climate change in East Devon: District Council commits to action plan on climate change . And at… Read More »District Council to give added weight to all environmental policies
Our land is a valuable resource
Planting more trees is a good thing: Plant lots of trees to tackle climate change But planting more biofuels is probably not always a good… Read More »Our land is a valuable resource
Governing the Commons: how communities can look after their environment
One of the most popular reads in academia is Garrett Hardin’s ‘The Tragedy of the Commons’: The tragedy of the commons is a situation in a shared-resource… Read More »Governing the Commons: how communities can look after their environment