There’s much talk about the footprints we individually and collectively leave on the planet as humans, but how often, asks Jo Earlam, can we step back and consider the bigger picture of our impact on Earth? An installation of artwork ‘Gaia’, the name for the Greek goddess of Earth, on display at Exeter Cathedral gives… Read More »Gazing at Gaia
If there’s one issue to excite folk, then that’s the issue of ‘roads’ – whether it’s potholes or bypasses or new roads. Exmouth’s going to have a new road: Multi-million pound investment secured to Level Up Exmouth | The Devon Daily The problem is that new roads generally mean more traffic which means more pollution… Read More »Roads, roads, roads
Heat pumps save a huge amount of energy compared to ‘normal boilers’ – and it’s getting much cheaper to install them: Heat pump lifeline for millions as energy firm unveils new scheme to save £9,000 | Science | News | Express.co.uk Builders are now installing them: UK housebuilder adopts heat pumps as standard | PlaceTech But there… Read More »We’re “ready to go heat pump crazy”!
From the Carbon Savvy newsletter – some pointers to how we can live a bit better: Quality of Life Doing more of the things you love reduces your carbon footprint– Photo courtesy of @bejaminmanley, Unsplash Happy New Year! For many, this is a time for reflection and resolutions. Often these focus on doing good for… Read More »Quality of Life
The Town Council have been promoting the CAPS on their news pages: . Climate Awareness Partnership Sidmouth – Sidmouth Town Council And at the end of the month, the Town Council website will have more to reveal… Watch this space!
There are a lot of inspiring projects – national and local – which are inspiring us to mend rather than chuck stuff. The Repair Shop continues to be one of the most popular TV shows: BBC One – The Repair Shop, At Christmas The Fixing Factory has set up in Camden with all sorts of practical… Read More »From Repair Shop to Fixing Factory to Repair Café
This week Radio 4 is looking at climate in its long-running series ‘Rethink’: Rethink Climate Why is there a gap between the pledges made to combat climate change and delivery of a reduction in greenhouse gases? Amol Rajan and guests Rethink Climate Change. BBC Sounds – Rethink, Rethink Climate . In the first programme in this… Read More »Rethink climate!
What is this growing movement called ‘Solarpunk’? Let’s go to California: As well as being a scientist, writer and environmentalist, I describe myself as a ‘solarpunk’ to my 25K followers on Instagram, which is a new term for many people. ‘Solarpunk’ refers to a broad movement in climate activism, fiction and art. When it comes to climate… Read More »Solarpunk: let’s get optimistic about the future in Sidmouth
The Vision Group for Sidmouth was set up back in 2005 – to create a ‘vision for Sidmouth’, which was duly put together and authored by Prof Brian Golding of the Met Office: The original Vision Group report – Vision Group for Sidmouth The VGS has since joined the Transition Town movement: Sustainable Sidmouth and the… Read More »The VGS and climate awareness
The Champions Awards are all about recognising the amazing people, organisations and businesses who are making a real difference to the Sid Valley. As for the Champions Awards 2023, they are about highlighting how we can ‘Make Do And Mend’ as a positive way to not only manage the current difficult times – but also to… Read More »Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Awards: cutting carbon, cutting costs