How to tackle air pollution
We have been told we need to do something about our air pollution: Failing to protect us from air pollution .So the government is making promises: Queen’s… Read More »How to tackle air pollution
Our Planet, Our Exmouth
The latest from Transition Exmouth: OUR EXMOUTH OUR PLANET : INVITATION We are in a Climate Emergency. But what does that actually mean for… Read More »Our Planet, Our Exmouth
Low wage seaside
Sidmouth’s economy is largely low-wage: UKHospitality report highlights ‘realities of pay within the hotel sector’ Low Wages For 160,000 Social Care Workers Could Plunge Sector… Read More »Low wage seaside
Climate activists
This meme has been doing the rounds on Facebook: . There’s been quite a discussion: Boyan Slat vs. Greta Thunberg | reddit Have you… Read More »Climate activists
Planning the future of the inshore fisheries
The New Economics Foundation takes a regular look at the fishing industry: Netting zero: What does a just transition look like for our fishing industry?… Read More »Planning the future of the inshore fisheries
Hidden urban gardens
There are some really charming green spaces hidden away in our towns and cities… . In Leith, Edinburgh, something’s tantalisingly around the corner: Lamb’s House… Read More »Hidden urban gardens
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
How the fossil fuel industry is driving the climate emergency
The Guardian investigates the fossil fuel industry, and the structures behind it, which are driving the climate emergency ‘The polluters’ | Guardian . This is… Read More »How the fossil fuel industry is driving the climate emergency
Looking after our butterflies
This year’s State of Nature report is startling: Extinction Britain: State of Nature report 2019 . The latest newsletter from Butterfly Conservation shows how a… Read More »Looking after our butterflies
The construction industry consumes 75% of the earth’s natural resources
The construction industry carries a lot of responsibilities when it comes to climate change: Futures Forum: Climate change: and concrete: “the massive CO2 emitter” Futures… Read More »The construction industry consumes 75% of the earth’s natural resources
Speed kills! Slow down!
We might be willing to get onto our bikes if it didn’t feel so dangerous out there… Here’s the latest information sent out today on… Read More »Speed kills! Slow down!
From climate declaration to climate action plan: a guide for councils
The County, District (and Town) Councils have declared ‘climate emergencies’: Devon Climate Emergency | devon.gov ‘Climate Emergency’ declared – but shouts of ‘shame on you’… Read More »From climate declaration to climate action plan: a guide for councils
Knowle relocation project: costs and profits
Things have been looking very uncertain over the District Council’s relocation policy: Knowle relocation project: BREAKING: PegasusLife merger . There have been new Freedom of… Read More »Knowle relocation project: costs and profits
Devon going carbon neutral
Adam Rutherford of Radio 4’s Inside Science will be at the Science Festival on Sunday: The Book of Humans – by Dr Adam Rutherford .… Read More »Devon going carbon neutral
Sidmouth: ‘A not so hidden national treasure’
The Town Council, together with the Chamber of Commerce, has rebranded the town: . The Tourism and Economy Committee presented its Interim Branding report to… Read More »Sidmouth: ‘A not so hidden national treasure’