A large share of China’s emissions is from the production of goods consumed in rich countries. Meanwhile: “Emissions in China are down because the economy… Read More »Carbon emissions are really tricky to measure precisely
More and more companies and financial institutions understand the risk of high-carbon assets. . Exeter University is taking its money out of oil: Half UK… Read More »Divesting from oil
Planting trees for optimum carbon sequestration and biodiversity protection . More woodland makes very good sense: Plant lots of trees to tackle climate change Natural… Read More »Woodlands for climate and nature
The symptoms: the prognosis: the treatment. Time for hope. . Prof Brian Golding, formerly of the Met Office and founding member of the VGS, has… Read More »Climate change: So, what do we do?
It’s cheaper and greener to use stone – as opposed to concrete or steel . Concrete is used everywhere – and its production creates a… Read More »The New Stone Age: ancient material: tiny carbon footprint
“Buy British food and don’t rely on imports.” . The debate over red meat’s impact on the environment is very heated, as covered in these… Read More »Climate change and beef
Or lifestyle changes? . There is a very innovative research group, funded by the UK government, looking at ways to achieve ‘net zero carbon emissions’:… Read More »Climate change: technical solutions?
But it is not East Devon District Council . The Teignbridge District Council is forging ahead with updating its Local Plan to take its climate… Read More »Climate change: a proactive District Council
What’s your vision for Sidmouth over the coming decade? The VGS collaborates on several events this year to help create a more sustainable future. .… Read More »“Sidmouth 2020” project launched
‘Net’ is the last refuge of the climate scoundrel. ‘Net zero’ describes when the emissions that are left are absorbed (or netted out) by planting… Read More »What exactly is ‘net-zero carbon’?
By 2100 relative sea level could have risen by as much as 80 cm around some parts of the UK coast . The next BMP… Read More »Beach Management Plan: splash barrier and sea level rises
A new Exeter Science Park building is to be “net zero carbon for operational energy”. But where are the projects which are cutting the use… Read More »What is a ‘net-zero carbon’ building?
How can I bring down my carbon footprint? . It does seem rather daunting or even ridiculous. It can get us down or even paralyse… Read More »Climate change: what can I do?
… 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
It isn’t the only means of carbon sequestration. It seems more like a tactic to relieve our collective social conscience without actually facing the real… Read More »Planting trees: where, what and why?