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Thoughts are with those affected by the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami. Despite being over 8,000 miles away, the earthquake was recorded on the Isle of Wight this morning.
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 preferred bidder (Yarmouth-basd Real Ventures Ltd) for a bio-mass plant on the River Medina has received permission to build a bio-mass plant in North Lincolnshire.
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Not-for-profit , Waste Improvement Network, offers councils a framework to procure their Waste Disposal strategies meaning the Isle of Wight council wouldn't need to reinvent the wheel (or spend vast amounts of our money) says Independent Cllr, Vanessa Churchman
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A new Energy and carbon management officer will help IW schools reduce their carbon footprints.
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Cabinet will discuss the extension of the preferred bidder status for Real Ventures Ltd and the proposed biomass plant at Stag Lane at next month's meeting.
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A game of Bridge, cream tea and helping towards raising money for solar panels.
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Sounds dull we know, but this gives an insight into what the council are planning for us all in the coming months - like reviewing the traffic arrangements/parking in Sandown
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A chance to see this documentary feature film investigating how global crises like ecological disaster, financial meltdown, dwindling oil reserves, terrorism and food shortages are converging symptoms of a single, failed global system. Free entry on 27th April at Ventnor Library
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Ten beaches are recommended for their water quality by the Marine Conservation Society in their Good Beach Guide released today.
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Public consultation on the two 125m wind turbines at the prison opens today. You have until 1st June to add your comments.
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An extension of 12 months has been proposed for the preferred bidder status for the biomass plant at Stag Lane, as well as powers for Cabinet member to approve further extensions under delegated powers.
