Buses and bikes – beyond London
… from Exeter and Exmouth to Switzerland . There are some good ideas out there about how to tackle transport issues, for example: Universal Basic… Read More »Buses and bikes – beyond London
… from Exeter and Exmouth to Switzerland . There are some good ideas out there about how to tackle transport issues, for example: Universal Basic… Read More »Buses and bikes – beyond London
“The quantifiable costs and benefits of beaver reintroduction of wild beavers to the River Otter demonstrates that the ecosystem services and social benefits accrued are… Read More »On the River Otter: final beaver report
‘Storm drain issues’ on Woolbrook Road have been getting worse… . During much of today, BBC Radio Devon has been warning of flooding down Woolbrook… Read More »Flooding issues in Sidmouth: part 2
Why should universal provision be limited to ‘free at the point of delivery’ healthcare and education? Is Universal Basic Mobility the next step? Both… Read More »Universal Basic Services
Developing a fossil plant theme Among the first flowering plants to evolve were magnolias and palms and these will be a main thread through the… Read More »Cretaceous Arboretum at Connaught Gardens
Developing cheaper, smaller-scale farming technologies Will a truly local-only farming system mean that our choice of food will become very limited? ourworldindata.org/food-choice-vs-eating-local Or if… Read More »Growing bananas in northern climes
. Submitted to the Beach Management Plan steering group’s Sidmouth representatives February 2020: If you would like to download the pdf you can do so… Read More »Reframing the BMP question: February 2020
To councillors: “I urge you to support doubling tree cover in our area as early as possible, as part of a Climate Action Plan.” .… Read More »Double the tree canopy
“Councils are best placed to respond to the public’s growing concern about climate change.” Local government will be facing yet more tough financial choices… Read More »Climate change and the District Council
Illegal clearcutting for the planting of avocado orchards – one of Mexico’s most lucrative crops – is destroying the pine forest habitats of the monarch… Read More »Avocados vs Monarch Butterflies
Reclaiming urban areas for pedestrians and cyclists: “Transport policy is one of the few areas where local authorities have discretion to fulfil pledges to become… Read More »Car-free town centres
The trends, opportunities and challenges – in Digital Technologies, Professional, Scientific & Technical Services, Healthcare and Tourism . Young people interviewed for the Sid Valley… Read More »Devon’s economy
The beauty commission’s report is full of welcome ideas: now we need to act on them . Is ‘beauty’ a rather old-fashioned notion? On the… Read More »Building Better Building Beautiful
Devon Climate Emergency – “Fishermens’ Kisses” – Marine Climate Change – Journey to the Sea A belated Happy New Year from the DMF! Check out… Read More »Devon Maritime Forum: January newsletter
‘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