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From German and Indian best practice… On yesterday’s weird and wonderful website Sidmouth Solarpunk a blog piece was put together suggesting “the solarpunk future isn’t speculative fiction but rather something that’s already materializing.”. Or, to put it another way, as the piece did:, we’re looking at a world reorganized around renewable energy, genuine cooperation, and… Read More »How might we up the amount of renewable energy in the Sid Valley?

The last Eco Hub of the year asked: How can we work out our carbon footprint? at a workshop at the Library. And the first CAPS talk of the new year will be on raising awareness of climate change and what we as individuals can do to help to the East Devon Luncheon Club. This is one of… Read More »Making personal choices to reduce our footprint – from heating & light to eating & drinking

Welcome to our January newsletter – to the first Climate Awareness Partnership newsletter of 2026. And welcome to the new-look newsletter – based on the excellent newsletters from the Devon Climate Emergency.  It made sense to do a makeover of the CAPS newsletter – following on from feedback on the look and contents of the earlier editions. We… Read More »New year: new-look CAPS newsletter!

The end of the year provides us with the time and space to look back – and to look forward.   It might seem rather hopeless, with 2025 amounting to one of costliest years for climate disasters but there are hopeful signs for the future.  The BBC Future pages look at seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025 – including surging… Read More »Future-proofing Sidmouth: sharing realistic and positive stories

As the chair of CAPS steps down, it’s been suggested that, looking to the future and to provide continuity, the CAPS projects [including the Eco Hub Sidmouth] be incorporated into the Vision Group for Sidmouth; and that the Sidmouth Science Festival support future Climate Change awareness projects locally. And at the last Environment Cttee of… Read More »Vision Group for Sidmouth takes on the Climate Awareness Partnership for Sidmouth projects

Here [from a couple of years ago!] is some Good news: You can have your Christmas cake and eat it, with a few choice tips courtesy of Carbon Savvy: Christmas is a great opportunity for gifts that give a taste of eco living – and show people how low carbon choices can also bring more joy… Read More »Have yourself a very eco-Christmas!

Bernie Davis, founder of the Eco Hub Sidmouth introduces us to the latest session: CAPS Workshop with Chris Lockyear Have you ever wondered what your carbon footprint is? And how to reduce it? Your carbon footprint is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide you release both directly and indirectly as a result of… Read More »How can we work out our carbon footprint? Free Workshop! Saturday 6th December

Last week we were celebrating Eco Hub Sidmouth! In particular we were celebrating the Eco Hub Sidmouth @ the Champions Awards 2025. As part of that, we heard from the founder of the Eco Hub Sidmouth – Bernie Davis – who also received a certificate of thanks for all her inspiring work on the project.… Read More »Reflections on Engagement, from the Eco Hub Sidmouth

Yes, Sidmouth & Devon are at COP30! And last week, COP30 came to Sidmouth!  This week, the Plymouth Marine Laboratory are bringing ocean science to COP30; and Exeter Uni’s vice-chancellor in Brazil is asking Will there be progress at COP30, and on what exactly? Meanwhile back in Devon, also this week,  there is a film screening and talk to raise… Read More »COP30 comes to Devon: ‘We Are All People of Power’ film and talk

There are lots of ways we are engaging the Sid Valley community in making an impact on the climate and the environment, from the Repair Café to the Plastic Warriors, from Sidmouth in Bloom to the Biodiversity Group. Something that has been particularly successful in engaging the wider community has been the Sidmouth Sea Fest & Coastal… Read More »COP30 comes to Sidmouth!