The concept is part of the sustainable urban design thinking and implies having all necessary amenities within a short walk, bike-ride or public transit trip. The… Read More »15-minute neighbourhoods for Sidmouth
“Lights, like Christmas lights, stay lit for an excessive amount of time while washing out stars in the sky, which disrupts ecosystems of nocturnal wildlife”… Read More »Christmas lights and light pollution
“… might be of interest to small-holdings and farmers.” . There is the sort of cladding you would not want around your home: What is… Read More »Solar cladding for rural outbuildings
using cross-laminated timber – instead of concrete and steel . The construction industry is very, very wasteful: The construction industry consumes 75% of the earth’s… Read More »Building with wood
Working from home is leading to a rapid increase in the UK’s already growing e-waste crisis. “Tech giants should be banned from intentionally shortening the… Read More »Doing more to fix the e-waste problem
free packages of training, advice and direct consultancy free digital marketing, e-commerce and website management free training webinars . The District Council iss offering SMEs… Read More »Help for small businesses in East Devon
Banning pulse fishing: “I think we should just be glad it is done and press for further banning of destructive practices.” . There are concerns… Read More »Marine conservation after Brexit: part two
“With the new year comes the opportunity for change. And if we act in 2021, we can make a world of difference. Together, we can… Read More »A new year message from David Attenborough
Will economic interests such as commercial fishing and coastal development take priority over marine conservation? “A sustainable fishing industry is dependent upon a healthy environment,… Read More »Marine conservation after Brexit
“Small, independent coffee shops would also be prevented from using social media to show off their products.” . Tis the season to consume too much:… Read More »Banning fast-food adverts
… looking for people to help walk, test, record and review routes … ‘Slow Ways’ is one of a number of efforts to get –… Read More »Slow Ways: help map a network of walking routes
“Carbon neutrality targets are often not as ambitious as they sound, relying on problematic carbon offsets and unproven technologies.” . Quite an important question, which… Read More »What is exactly is ‘net-zero carbon’? … revisited
… a minimum income guarantee … gig economy workers … the self-employed … mental health . Here’s a list of provocative articles from the NEF’s… Read More »Build back better: lessons from the pandemic
“… involving multiple, integrated building fabric measures, new heating systems and controls, and the widespread adoption of rooftop solar.” . The government has said it… Read More »Build back better: a UK whole house retrofit programme
There is a need to revisit the central core of town, to encourage a residential community with a mosaic of social and recreational facilities. Looking… Read More »The high street and Eastern Town: a sense of place