“Sidmouth 2020” project launched
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
District Heating in East Devon
Rolling out further Combined Heat and Power systems. But should the council be promoting the model at Cranbrook? . Earlier this month, the Science Festival… Read More »District Heating in East Devon
What exactly is ‘net-zero carbon’?
‘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’?
Knowle Relocation Project: and greenwashing
Retrofitting the old HQ would have been ‘more sustainable’ and ‘better for the environment’. . The District Council has just produced a glowing report: read… Read More »Knowle Relocation Project: and greenwashing
The low-tech wind turbine
“Having more control over your own hands-on environment.” . Wind turbines do not have to be massive – in size or in scale: Wind power… Read More »The low-tech wind turbine
What is a ‘net-zero carbon’ building?
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?
Growing bananas in northern climes
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
Generating water from air
‘the world’s first and only hydropanel’ . We take water very much for granted, as discussed on Laurie Taylor’s Thinking Allowed on Radio 4 today:… Read More »Generating water from air
A broad view from a small East Devon farm
Ruth Hancock gives insights on producing good food locally, with a look at the bigger picture As she says on her blog description: “Running… Read More »A broad view from a small East Devon farm
Veganuary: the issues
‘As long as we demonise animal foods and eulogise plant foods, any prospect of a natural food supply is shattered.’ . Last weekend saw the… Read More »Veganuary: the issues
Sheep farming in Cumbria
Shepherding has a long tradition in Devon: Sheep farming in the Sid Valley And of course in many other parts of the western parts of… Read More »Sheep farming in Cumbria
Sheep farming in the Sid Valley
There are several sheep farmers in the Sid Valley – all on a small scale and all using the fields for grazing. One particular farmer… Read More »Sheep farming in the Sid Valley
Town Council Environment Committee’s new working group
Last week, the Town Council’s new Environment Committee met up for the third time: Town Council Environment Committee It’s already created its own policy document:… Read More »Town Council Environment Committee’s new working group
How environmentally-friendly are fish fingers?
Some ways of catching fish are more environmentally-friendly than others: Supporting Sustainability: A Guide To Responsible Fishing Methods | greenne.com Unsustainable fishing methods – Wikipedia… Read More »How environmentally-friendly are fish fingers?
Sustainable development: what if new buildings had to be resused or built with materials already available?
The CEO at the District Council thinks that by going ‘carbon neutral’ by 2025, “you will be refusing all planning permissions”: Unsustainable over-development in East… Read More »Sustainable development: what if new buildings had to be resused or built with materials already available?