News South West England 2007

Comment 2007

 * Friends of the Earth appalled by Sustainable Development Commission's Severn Barrage recommendations. "A combination of a smaller barrage and tidal lagoons would produce more energy with more flexibility, are cheaper and would cause less damage," FoE, October 1
 * Jury’s still out on the Severn barrage, say Greenpeace, October 1
 * Severn Barrage must pass tough sustainability tests, SDC, October 1
 * Natural England responds to SDC report on tidal power / place, topic


 * Tidal power - The Wildlife Trusts’ approach. Tests for renewable energy proposed, September 29 place, topic


 * Natural England welcomes return of Goss Moor to the wild, July 11 topic


 * New Start editorial June 13 2007 It’s just as well life doesn’t imitate art all the time, otherwise VCS staff throughout South West England would probably be sat with a pencil up either nostril and a pair of underpants on their heads.


 * Weymouth road decision could threaten landscape and wildlife everywhere. CPRE, May 8 / Rural issues, Biodiversity UK news

News 2007

 * Bristol urban beach set to open on Saturday 21 July. topic


 * Public enquiry to be held into Westbury Bypass, July 11 topic


 * Recycling in paradise, July 10 / Isles of Scilly, topic link


 * Environment groups go to court over ‘Hardy Country’ Road,, July 9 / Topic link


 * Business Travel Network launches in South West England, Transport 2000, June 15 / Reduced dependence on cars UK news, Towards Sustainable Economies UK news


 * Natural England says "Walk this ‘Cotswold’ way", Natural England, May 18 / Walking
 * Town and Country Planning Association pushing for tougher climate change targets in the South West, TCPA, April 17 / Spatial planning news UK and comment
 * Bristol pledges action as Green Capital, Bristol City Council, March 27
 * Fair Shares, Fair Choice launched, Fair Shares, Fair Choice, March 22 / Low carbon communities
 * South West climate plan welcomed. FoE, March 15 / Climate change UK news