Category: Public Engagement
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Green homes grant not fit for purpose
The green homes grant scheme caught my attention as soon as it was launched in September 2020. It looked worth investigating, but my attempt to use it soon came up against obstacles. It proved difficult to find either independent advice on the most important and appropriate improvements to my home, or an installer authorised to…
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Members’ Forum on climate and ecological issues 10:30am – 12:00pm 27 March 2021
As the first in what we hope will be a series, we are running the above online Zoom event to cover some of the issues, relating to the climate and ecological emergencies, which are important to our members. We want to attract as many members as possible and to get the ball rolling would ask…
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Tell DCE 2050 is too late
The consultation on the Interim Devon Carbon Plan closes on 15th February, writes John Watson. Please take the time to comment on the plan. In particular, tell the Devon Climate Emergency partnership (DCE) that a target date of 2050 for achieving carbon neutrality is much too late. The plan, put together by a specialist task force…
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January 2021 Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is now available introducing Flavio, our Wildlife Warden Coordinator, and providing information on Zero Carbon Britain from CAT in Wales, the CCC’s 6th Carbon Budget and Pathway, our articles in the Mid-Devon Advertiser and Greta Thunberg at 18, with her documentary “I am Greta” If you are a signed up member and…
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David Attenborough Bears Witness
David Attenborough’s new book, A Life on Our Planet, should be on everyone’s Christmas gift list. Ask for it, or give it. If nothing else can persuade people of the urgency of tackling the climate and biodiversity emergencies, perhaps this will. Even if you are already convinced, Attenborough’s Witness Statement delivers a powerful jolt. I…
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October 2020 newsletter
Our latest newsletter is now available including information on a number of topics including the start of our Wildlife Warden scheme, the new Economy & Business group, Retrofitting and Teignbridge District Council’s Ecological Emergency declaration. If you are a signed up member and didn’t receive a copy let Paul know otherwise view the newsletter here.
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July 2020 Newsletter
Our latest Newsletter is now available, covering the showing of the film 2040, the Regenerate Devon summit and our current work with local councils, our carbon calculator and lobbying our MPs.
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May 2020 Newsletter
Our latest Newsletter is now available, covering current work, our new Economy & Business group and thoughts on a post-virus Green recovery.
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November 2019 Newletter
Action on Climate in Teignbridge’s November Newsletter. ACT’s sub-groups have submitted a wide range of policies for the Teignbridge Local Plan Review. We have a web site.
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September 2019 Newsletter
Welcome to the first of what will become a quarterly newsletter. Firstly, and somewhat belatedly a massive THANK YOU to all who attended our Climate Summit meeting. Especially for all the great suggestions you’ve given us, we’ve already used those in our work discussions the district council. So, what’s been happening since the Climate…