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This reader believes just because HS2 is not in our back yard, doesn't mean that we should sit back and "silently accept this state sponsored ecocide"
Isle of Wight: Sustainability
If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.
Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.
Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.
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On-street charging is vital for the future of electric vehicle (EV) use on the Isle of Wight - some planned before March. News OnTheWight has found out from the council what their plans are
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After the work has been completed in four sites around the Isle of Wight the habitat will be in a better state than before for our precious biodiversity
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The transformative funding for Wight Community Energy will allow the research, testing and development of several projects at the community-owned Homestead solar farm in Shalfleet
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Farmers are “determined to play their part”, says the CLA, as an initiative launches to recover nature across the country
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The end game is for glitter to be banned completely, but Georgia from Wyatt and Jack says this petition to the UK Government is the first step on that journey
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The Green Grants support those most in need by helping to raise the energy efficiency of their homes, cut energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions
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Isle of Wight council say the latest number of trees given approval to be felled is not as high as they would expect at this time of year
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The twin-bladed shelf-edge strips, developed by motor racing engineer Wirth Research, uses airflow to reduce cold air being lost into the aisles - the same technique used to direct airflow efficiently around racing cars
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UKOG wants to drill for oil in Arreton. Bob Seely recently announced that he’d put in an objection to their planning application. This letter (shown in full) claims he met them in Westminster in Aug 2019 and told them he wouldn’t object. MP refutes the claims
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Anti-oil drilling campaigners on the Isle of Wight received national support during an online meeting last night, with advice and encouragement from successful challenges against fossil fuel exploration in the North of England
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The judicial review against Surrey Council's planning decision for oil wells in Surrey could result in a Landmark Case affecting other planned developments by UKOG
