Climate Change and Sidmouth
… a prognosis Yesterday saw Prof Brian Golding address the monthly Café Scientifique run by the Science Festival: Café Scientifique: Our Fragile Earth .… Read More »Climate Change and Sidmouth
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A new vision for the future of farming
The new government’s new “vision for future farming” strikes a bold direction: A vision for future farming Theresa Villiers’ speech to Oxford Farming Conference… Read More »A new vision for the future of farming
The future of farming
George Monbiot writes in today’s Guardian: Lab-grown food will soon destroy farming – and save the planet | Guardian . And tonight, he’s looking at… Read More »The future of farming
Light pollution is reducing insect numbers
We have read quite a bit about how insect numbers have declined drastically over the years and of course pesticides are a big problem: An… Read More »Light pollution is reducing insect numbers
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
Extinction Rebellion takes over Exeter city centre
As part of the Transition Town movement, the VGS is keen to push awareness of climate change issues. Whether it’s demonstrations: Sidmouth students strike to… Read More »Extinction Rebellion takes over Exeter city centre
2016 VGS comment on additions to Sidford planning application
Today was the final day for submissions on the latest plans for the business park at Sidford VGS Futures Forum – comment on additions… Read More »2016 VGS comment on additions to Sidford planning application
2015 Vision Group comment on draft Local Plan
District Council draft Local Plan: consultation ends noon Friday 12th June This is the text of the comment submitted the the District Council: COMMENTS… Read More »2015 Vision Group comment on draft Local Plan
2015 VGS report from Town Council TAFF on neighbourhood plan
Next stage in considering feasibility of a NP for Sidmouth On Monday this week (7th Sept), the Town Council invited representatives from the SVA, the… Read More »2015 VGS report from Town Council TAFF on neighbourhood plan
Tackling ghost gear with inspiration and innovation
Marine fisheries contribute to plastic pollution primarily through the abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear, such as nets, lines, ropes, and traps. “Turning the super… Read More »Tackling ghost gear with inspiration and innovation
How do we make use of our land?
The Land Use Framework is due out shortly. . There are several areas of ancient woodland in the Sid Valley – but no extant areas… Read More »How do we make use of our land?
How will the new ‘biomass strategy’ work?
“The important role that biomass will play in Britain’s fully decarbonised power system.” [UK government] Growing maize to burn… cutting trees for wood pellets… .… Read More »How will the new ‘biomass strategy’ work?
Energy autarky in Devon
“Total energy used in Devon for electricity, heat and transport needs to rise to near 100% by 2050.” “Full decarbonisation is possible using renewables that… Read More »Energy autarky in Devon
Changes to farming subsidies proposed – possibly
“I speculated, about a year ago, that faced with this cliff edge, Defra were going to have to hurriedly dust off the old EU Basic… Read More »Changes to farming subsidies proposed – possibly
Of farming – trade deals, standards, workers and subsidies: in the South West
“As the UK breaks away from the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the region’s network of predominantly small, family-run farms are ‘particularly vulnerable’ to… Read More »Of farming – trade deals, standards, workers and subsidies: in the South West