There have been many suggestions recently concerning just how environmentally questionable electric vehicle batteries are. In the interest of balance, I felt it was necessary to give a response from a more neutral position. Having worked in the electric vehicle industry for 8+ years, I have a certain expertise,...
The world is at a turning point because of the growing urgency of environmental action and the developing climatic challenges. The "Fridays for Future" campaign, spearheaded mostly by young activists who passionately support global climate justice, has grown into a powerful force at this crucial moment .
With the increasing...
Dorset Climate Action Network (Dorset CAN), a charity instigating measures to address the climate and ecological crisis, has recently welcomed funding for the Great Big Dorset Hedge project from Dorset CPRE, the local branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (The Countryside Charity). Â
Dorset CPRE has recognised that the...
The world is at a turning point because of the growing urgency of environmental action and the developing climatic challenges.
The "Fridays for Future" campaign, spearheaded mostly by young activists who passionately support global climate justice, has grown into a powerful force at this crucial moment .
With the increasing...
As we enter 2024, Extinction Rebellion (XR) in the UK has embarked on a bold journey, marking a critical phase in the fight against climate change . Underpinned by a strategy of mass mobilisation and public engagement, XR aims to reshape the conversation and action around climate and ecological...
Members of Extinction Rebellion Wimborne staged a colourful protest at the gates of St Giles House in Wimborne St Giles, the seat of the Earl of Shaftesbury, on Monday 18th March, the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland.
“We want to raise awareness of the Earl of Shaftesbury’s...
Five towns and villages have the approval to proceed with the introduction of 20mph zones or speed limits.
The town/parish councils for Langton Matravers, Bridport, Wimborne, Pimperne and Winfrith successfully applied to Dorset Council in 2023 for the new limits and zones.
Residents gave their comments, support, or objections to the...
Carl Sagan, an astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, and science communicator, left an indelible mark on the world through his profound insights into the universe and his exceptional ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to the general public. Born on November 9, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Sagan became a prominent...
Here’s a user’s guide to living with solar panels in an area with no gas supply like Portesham (where I happen to be selling my home, equipped with 3.4 kilowatt potential (kWp) of solar panels)…
Use Power In Daylight
Washing to do? Sunny day forecast for tomorrow but cloudy today? Put...
I set off for work at 2:50 am to complete what, to anyone who knows me, has been a dream of mine since I can remember.
I arrived at work and went to pick up David Attenborough and his film crew.
Sir David Attenborough walked down the driveway and...
