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Despite the protection promised prior to the election, the Government plan to redefine the rules on Fracking in AONB and SSSI areas.
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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The Wildlife Trusts are appalled that Government ignored the public’s plea to improve river health and protected places – and "allows nature to flatline for next 20 years"
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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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Portsmouth council are offering grants to help Isle of Wight drivers upgrade or retrofit vehicles affected by Clean Air Zone charges that are starting in Autumn 2021
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The councillors involved with the proposal say reducing the number of times grass verges are cut each year - from seven to two - could save money and boost the Island’s ecosystem.
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The Isle of Wight has had a lot of bad news recently with Government funding cutbacks. This is great news, that's going to enhance the Island.
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The award from the Campaign to Protect Rural England recognises the valuable contribution the Green Army have made to conservation on the Isle of Wight. Congratulations to all involved.
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The IW Green Party prospective parliamentary candidate, Vix Lowthion, launches her Personal Manifesto for the Isle of Wight. Watch the videos or read the text.
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Announced today, Southampton's new 'Green City Charter' is a framework to move Southampton towards a low carbon, cleaner economy. A first in the UK. Should the Isle of Wight council have their own Green Charter?
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Grants from the Isle of Wight Council’s SOREC and Future Solent enable Island company to develop unique tidal energy platform and employ more people
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Knightsbridge Farm seeks self-sufficiency, proposing an 18m wind turbine to cut costs and benefit the local grid
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Figures show that thousands of households on the Isle of Wight have benefitted from a soon-to-be scrapped green energy scheme.
