“The resilience of the demand for fashion, footwear and beauty products is defying expectations of a slowdown in non-essential spending, despite the squeeze on spare… Read More »We spend less on food and more on clothes
“It is essential that rural businesses measure their carbon footprint and lead the way in reducing their emissions…” … And consider “the overlap between wellness,… Read More »Unsustainable tourism in the Sid Valley?
“It’s nice to report a success: Is it goodbye to the four storey, block of 21 flats out of keeping with a picturesque conservation area?”… Read More »News from Torbay: ‘In defence of our Conservation Areas’
“If we change the life of one person at a time, then we’re doing our part.” . Today, the UN released its latest report –… Read More »Climate change: ways ahead
Premiere of the film exploring the issues at Exeter Phoenix on Wednesday 9 November. . Can we reduce grey squirrel numbers through genetic means? UK… Read More »Should we use gene drive technology to control grey squirrels?
“Chef Mitch Tonks’ South West restaurant chain Rockfish have been honoured in the Marine Stewardship Council UK’s annual awards.” . Last month, Rockfish were keen… Read More »Rockfish wins sustainable seafood award
“In the long term, organic needs to continue to increase its visibility and justify that price premium by highlighting its environmental and health benefits.” .… Read More »Organic farming and food: how is that going to work?
“Gridserve’s Electric Super Hubs at Moto Rugby and Moto Exeter topped the list.” . Two years ago, the Co-Charger app came to Exeter: We enable… Read More »Innovative and popular EV charging from Exeter
New Economics Foundation has modelled a system of ‘free basic energy’, which could be introduced through a rising block tariff, where the price goes up… Read More »How to bring down our energy bills: universal basic energy
“We urgently need more detailed reassurances from Government that protection will not be weakened.” Weakening planning rules and rowing back on plans to pay farmers… Read More »Fears for woodland
“The threshold could be increased.” “Developments could be replaced by a set percentage of affordable homes.” “Modular housing as a potential way of providing more… Read More »Change and innovation in affordable housing in the SouthWest
“Concrete has a massive carbon footprint.” . Rural Britain sees itself at the head of combating climate change in innovative ways: “Rural at the heart… Read More »Making concrete in Somerset: the environmental impact
Looking at: rural productivity… travel options… more personalised mental health and social care… responsible tourism… reviewing the green belt… . Rural communities are at a… Read More »Ways ahead for levelling up rural
“The government’s 25 Year Environment Plan emphasises how dependent the economy is on the environment.” . The University of Exeter is a pretty important centre… Read More »“Nature has the power to unlock greater prosperity”
“England’s flagship Environmental Land Management Scheme – which is to replace the old area-based agricultural subsidy payments – is under review. And there are concerns… Read More »Changes to farming subsidies proposed: demonstrations