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• Consultation Questions Interim Carbon Plan (19 November 2020)
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• Taking Action (17 September 2020)
  • Three Years of Climate and Nature Action Celebrated in Exmouth (7 October 2026)
  • New Community Woodland Planned for Ilfracombe (22 September 2026)
  • From Street Cleaning To Donkey Scratching (10 September 2026)
  • Plymouth Waterfront Plan puts People, Planet and Place at the heart of the city’s future (7 August 2026)
  • Thousands of EV chargers coming to Devon and Torbay (5 August 2026)
  • South West Fishers and Chefs Adapt as Warming Seas Bring New Species (29 July 2026)
  • Devon farmer recognised nationally for pioneering soil health and climate resilience (23 July 2026)
  • New £9,000 grants could help thousands of Devon households move away from oil heating (16 July 2026)
  • Shading for Housing: Design Guide for a Changing Climate (14 July 2026)
  • Community energy project earns national award for cutting bills and carbon (24 June 2026)
  • Turning Hills into Batteries: New Approach to Storing Renewable Energy (23 June 2026)
  • Councillors hear the latest evidence on the climate crisis (11 June 2026)
  • Governing Sustainable Futures: Supporting Devon Communities to Navigate Sustainability Challenges (10 June 2026)
  • Council launches latest round of Green Enterprise Grants to drive net-zero investment (10 June 2026)
  • Retrofit project in Devon delivers greener and warmer homes (10 June 2026)
  • New Strategic Sustainability Grants to support community climate and nature action (10 June 2026)
  • Bringing People Together to Improve Water Quality Across Devon (7 May 2026)
  • Nearly £20 million investment shows how cleaner buses and active travel can transform cities (7 May 2026)
  • AI helps track ship emissions and protect coastal air quality (7 May 2026)
  • Open Eco Homes Devon: Help Bring Low‑Energy Living to Your Community (8 April 2026)
  • Children Help Restore Nature Through Hands‑On Rewilding (30 March 2026)
  • Stronger Flood Protection on the Way After a Winter of Severe Storms (18 March 2026)
  • Meadow View shows how low‑carbon construction can deliver better care buildings (2 March 2026)
  • Restoring the South West’s peatlands: action, evidence and hope (20 February 2026)
  • Beaumont Way Net Zero Employment Units Open in Plymouth (19 February 2026)
  • New £5m Waste and Recycling Operations Centre Opens in North Devon (21 January 2026)
  • Night buses now run all year round as new Cranbrook route added (19 January 2026)
  • Innovative South West Water Project to Map and Predict Groundwater Infiltration Risk Enters Phase Two (14 January 2026)
  • New Sections of Tarka Trail to Boost Active Travel in Devon (23 December 2025)
  • Major Coastal Protection Scheme Completed at Seaton Hole (23 December 2025)
  • Solar Panels Power Plymouth Schools Towards Net-Zero (11 December 2025)
  • Plymouth Awarded Nature City Status for Ambitious Urban Nature Plans (11 December 2025)
  • Devon Schools Unite for a Greener Tomorrow (10 December 2025)
  • Active Devon: Taking Control of Carbon Footprint (21 November 2025)
  • Community Mural Celebrates Exeter’s Greener Future (17 November 2025)
  • Connecting Exeter’s Railways with the Green Circle (10 November 2025)
  • AI Trial Helps Cut Sewage Pollution in Devon and Cornwall (6 November 2025)
  • Plymouth Trials Innovative Pavement Channels for EV Charging (6 November 2025)
  • Devon Powers Ahead with Clean Energy Vision (31 October 2025)
  • Okehampton Interchange Reaches Major Milestone with Footbridge Installation (29 October 2025)
  • Broadmeadow Sports Centre Reopens with a Greener Future (28 October 2025)
  • Water Buffalo Rewilding Project Boosts Biodiversity on Exmoor (21 October 2025)
  • Exeter’s Blooming Success: Gold Award Celebrates Sustainable Greening and Partnership (20 October 2025)
  • Inspiring Coastal Resilience Through Minecraft: CoastCraft Launches (16 October 2025)
  • New Plan to Manage Budleigh Salterton’s Changing Coastline (9 October 2025)
  • Central Park Ponds Project Nears Completion with Autumn Planting Ahead (29 September 2025)
  • Devon’s City Councils Commit to Food Waste Recycling by April 2026 (25 September 2025)
  • Unprecedented Alliance Launches Major Study into Octopus Bloom (22 September 2025)
  • Met Office and Network Rail Partner to Boost Rail Resilience (15 September 2025)
  • Enhanced Bus Services Boost Connectivity Across Plymouth (22 August 2025)
  • Teignbridge Invests Over £200K to Improve Rural Connectivity and Support Sustainable Travel (30 July 2025)
  • Plymouth’s Ice Cream Vans Go Green on the Waterfront (25 July 2025)
  • £3.15 Million Boost for Active Travel in Exmouth (23 July 2025)
  • Okehampton’s New Rail Station Takes Shape (21 July 2025)
  • Eco-Hubs as Catalysts for Community-Led Climate Action and Wellbeing (21 July 2025)
  • Climate Simulator Brings Global Weather into University of Exeter Lab (17 July 2025)
  • Prince William Unveils Ambitious Plan to Restore Dartmoor (19 June 2025)
  • Chelsea Flower Show Garden Finds a Forever Home in Plymouth (19 June 2025)
  • Totnes Rolls Out New E-Bike Scheme to Boost Sustainable Travel (19 June 2025)
  • Libraries and Communities Unite for Climate Action in Devon (28 May 2025)
  • Torridge District Council Begins Transition to Electric Vehicles (23 May 2025)
  • Plymouth Earns Global Recognition for Exceptional Tree Planting Efforts (20 May 2025)
  • Green Project Funding for Devon NHS Sites (30 April 2025)
  • Revolutionising Rainforest Restoration with Drone Technology (29 April 2025)
  • Devon and Cornwall Flood Schemes Receive Major Funding Boost (24 April 2025)
  • Torbay Stagecoach Fleet Goes Electric (23 April 2025)
  • Innovative SeaCURE Project Tackles Climate Change by Capturing Carbon from Seawater (23 April 2025)
  • Torridge Awarded Over £20 Million for Community Regeneration (7 April 2025)
  • Major Steps Towards New Cycling and Walking Link Between Ogwell and Newton Abbot (26 March 2025)
  • Potential hydrogen fuel plant for vehicles in Exeter (26 March 2025)
  • Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Risk (13 March 2025)
  • Boosting Flood Resilience on Dartmoor (13 March 2025)
  • Peninsula Transport Strategic Implementation Plan Consultation (5 March 2025)
  • Bikeability cycle training for thousands more children (4 March 2025)
  • Safer School Streets at Stuart Road Primary (26 February 2025)
  • Progress for Sustainable Travel: Okehampton Interchange Construction Begins (26 February 2025)
  • Trefusis Park Flood Relief Scheme (24 February 2025)
  • £23 Million Boost for South West's Walking and Cycling Infrastructure (19 February 2025)
  • Northern Devon Natural Solutions (12 February 2025)
  • Cycle Training Hubs in Tavistock and Honiton Libraries (5 February 2025)
  • 2,000 Trees to Transform Plymouth's Green Spaces (4 February 2025)
  • EDDC Introduces Electric Recycling Lorries (30 January 2025)
  • National Park Shares Draft Ambitions for Exmoor Partnership Plan (28 January 2025)
  • University of Exeter Collaborates with Ministry of Defence on Circular Economy Report  (28 January 2025)
  • Plymouth Pioneers with 50 New Zero-Emission Buses for Cleaner Air (27 January 2025)
  • South West Water Invests £260,000 to Reduce Storm Overflow Spills in North Devon (20 January 2025)
  • Babcock Sparks EAV Revolution at Plymouth Dockyard (20 January 2025)
  • Exeter University recognised for 'Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership'  (9 January 2025)
  • Super Saturdays! £1 single bus travel in Devon on Saturdays this January (9 January 2025)
  • Plymouth's Young Climate Ambassadors Scheme Offers Hands On Learning (9 January 2025)
  • South Hams District Council Establish New Community Woodland (9 January 2025)
  • Devon County Council adopts latest Carbon Reduction Plan (19 December 2024)
  • Starting a Revolution on the Exe (19 December 2024)
  • Exeter Wins Funding to Help Create More Renewable Energy in the City (19 December 2024)
  • Devolution deal capital funding supports green jobs (13 November 2024)
  • Devon County and Torbay Councils Launch Consultations on Transport Plans  (13 November 2024)
  • £1.8m Green Impact Fund for Local Businesses and Community Organisations Open (13 November 2024)
  • National Park seeks Views on walking, wheeling and cycling on Dartmoor   (7 November 2024)
  • Funded Training Offered for Future Climate Leaders (4 November 2024)
  • University of Exeter’s Impact at Climate Week NYC (4 November 2024)
  • More EV chargers to be installed in Plymouth (30 October 2024)
  • Work to Improve Climate Resilience of Rail Line (29 October 2024)
  • North Devon Council moves towards a greener future with electric vehicles (29 October 2024)
  • Devon Reuse Centres Reach 10,000 Tonne Milestone (7 October 2024)
  • Food and Drink Businesses Come Together At People Planet Profit Event (4 October 2024)
  • University of Exeter Launches “Gift It, Reuse It” Scheme for Incoming Freshers (26 September 2024)
  • North Devon Council Revamps Barnstaple Bus Station Hub (9 September 2024)
  • Plymouth City Council Secures £458,000 For Community Centre Energy Efficiency (29 August 2024)
  • Exmoor National Park Authority Cuts Emissions By 50% (19 August 2024)
  • Devon County Council Receives £200K To Fund Decarbonisation (13 August 2024)
  • Devon And Cornwall Police Use E-Bikes To Keep Exeter Safe  (8 August 2024)
  • Free Energy-Efficiency Retrofit Advice Available To Homeowners (29 July 2024)
  • Torridge District Council to Establish New Community Woodland (24 July 2024)
  • Teignbridge District Council Launches Teignbridge Climate Hub (23 July 2024)
  • Biodiversity and Community Boosting Improvements Underway in Lower Hoopern Valley (19 July 2024)
  • New bus lane will shorten bus travel times in Exeter (3 July 2024)
  • North Devon Council celebrates air quality improvement  (2 July 2024)
  • University of Plymouth Recognised Among World's Best for Waste Minimisation and Marine Excellence (26 June 2024)
  • Funds gained to boost sustainable Air travel in South West (13 June 2024)
  • Eligible residents encouraged to use concessionary bus passes (13 June 2024)
  • Free Sunday Bus travel in North Devon (12 June 2024)
  • Volunteers sought to support schools in their climate action journey (31 May 2024)
  • Sustainable Tiverton Supports Young People To Take Action (31 May 2024)
  • New project uses power of community to tackle impacts of climate change (29 May 2024)
  • Devon organisations secure funds in latest public sector decarbonisation scheme round (24 May 2024)
  • Plymouth Council Seeking Local Climate Legends (21 May 2024)
  • Walking Bus Reducing Emissions at West Croft School (20 May 2024)
  • New walking, cycling and wheeling routes to open near Newton Abbot (20 May 2024)
  • Free Support for Businesses in South Hams to Decarbonise (14 May 2024)
  • The BIG FIX returns in May and aims to boost Repair Cafés (24 April 2024)
  • UK’s first ‘habitat bank’ arrives in Devon (17 April 2024)
  • First tree and woodland strategy for Devon (12 April 2024)
  • Multi-million pound project to restore peat bogs on Dartmoor (2 April 2024)
  • £12.4 million secured for zero-emission buses in Devon and Torbay (26 March 2024)
  • 10,000 trees being planted in Devon with help of new tree funding (20 March 2024)
  • South West Water to trial innovative leak-detecting technology (20 March 2024)
  • Exeter City Council introduces city parklets (19 March 2024)
  • South West Coast Path explore future-proofing of the path (14 March 2024)
  • Churches raise 87% of their fundraising goal in four weeks to make net zero improvements. (14 March 2024)
  • South Molton Pannier Market wins award for second year in a row (8 March 2024)
  • Free Cycle Training Sessions to Help Adults With Cycling and Confidence (8 March 2024)
  • Marldon Launches Community Composting Group (7 March 2024)
  • Torbay bus routes in line for £220k council subsidy (1 March 2024)
  • Low Carbon Devon Evaluates its Success (21 February 2024)
  • Proposed Devolution Deal for Devon and Torbay to aid transition to net-zero (30 January 2024)
  • Net-Zero Exchange Funds Enterprises to Collaborate with Researchers (29 January 2024)
  • Grants for business and community decarbonisation in South Hams and West Devon (24 January 2024)
  • University of Plymouth saves £60,000 through reuse (11 January 2024)
  • Energy Local Totnes launched and growing! (11 January 2024)
  • More support for business and community decarbonisation in East Devon (11 January 2024)
  • Work Underway On Tiverton’s Net-Zero Carbon Housing Development (2 January 2024)
  • Orphaned Beavers Rehomed Near Plymouth (2 January 2024)
  • Missing Link of Tarka Trail Receives Go-Ahead (22 December 2023)
  • Plymouth City Council wins prestigious Award at COP28 (18 December 2023)
  • Devon Wildlife Trust, Exeter Youth Rangers and Year 9 students plant 3,000 wildflower bulbs (17 November 2023)
  • Green Community Hubs project launched in Plymouth (17 November 2023)
  • Chittlehamholt Village Hall to receive environmentally friendly upgrades (17 November 2023)
  • Record grant awarded to Devon County Council for Bikeability (13 November 2023)
  • More funding for Connecting Devon and Somerset Mobile Boost scheme (13 November 2023)
  • Plymouth University holds event on role of e-cargo bikes in city (13 November 2023)
  • Devon Pension Fund to create jobs in renewable energy (13 November 2023)
  • Rail improvements to be delivered in the South West (1 November 2023)
  • Great South West to serve as country's Marine and Maritime Launchpad, supporting clean maritime projects and more (1 November 2023)
  • £1.6 million to fund two-year programme supporting Plymouth's buses (1 November 2023)
  • Multimillion pound investment into region's hydrogen ecosystem (31 October 2023)
  • University of Exeter makes the most of resources with Warp-It (31 October 2023)
  • Green travel scheme for Torbay Council staff (31 October 2023)
  • 5,000 Acorns Collected For Tree Planting In Wistman's Wood (27 October 2023)
  • Free net-zero business support in East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon (24 October 2023)
  • Consultation underway to improve walking and cycling links at Barnstaple junction (24 October 2023)
  • Progress on Exeter and Barnstaple bus lane improvements (24 October 2023)
  • Twenty low-carbon homes to be built in Honiton (24 October 2023)
  • Solar panels installed on Plymouth's Theatre Royal car park (24 October 2023)
  • North Devon bus service connecting rural communities to run more frequently (26 September 2023)
  • Taste Mid Devon project promotes local producers (26 September 2023)
  • New Plymouth rain gardens to protect area from flooding and irrigate plants (26 September 2023)
  • New ‘bus champion’ and passenger survey to improve Plymouth bus services (26 September 2023)
  • Latest on sustainability at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (26 September 2023)
  • Buzzing community moves into Exeter Bug Hotel (26 September 2023)
  • Living seawall along Plymouth Sound coastline enhances biodiversity (8 September 2023)
  • ‘Make It Net Zero Torbay’ to help Torbay businesses reduce emissions (8 September 2023)
  • ‘Beyond Net Zero’ homes project receives £4.6 million (8 September 2023)
  • Support offered to South Hams and West Devon farms interested in regenerative farming methods (6 September 2023)
  • Universities involved with £1.6 million project to drive decarbonisation of fashion industry (4 September 2023)
  • Cutting edge designs produced for net-zero fishing vessels (1 September 2023)
  • Yealm Community Energy launches investment to bring 3 solar farms into community ownership and boost benefit funds by £8 million (15 August 2023)
  • Petroc to run new Foundation Degree in Sustainable Environment Management (15 August 2023)
  • 2,761 ‘broken things’ repaired at Big Fix 2023 (15 August 2023)
  • Waste plastic turned into benches in Exeter (14 August 2023)
  • University of Exeter joins MarRI-UK to boost clean maritime technology (14 August 2023)
  • Part of Exeter’s Northbrook Park to become a wildflower meadow (14 August 2023)
  • University Hospitals Plymouth works to improve air quality (8 August 2023)
  • University Hospitals Plymouth embraces No Mow May (7 August 2023)
  • University Hospitals Plymouth supports cycling (7 August 2023)
  • Waste plastic used to construct pathway in Ilfracombe (7 August 2023)
  • Report says South West set to lead low carbon energy in the UK (7 August 2023)
  • Ropes to Reefs project assesses ecological benefits of UK’s first offshore mussel farm (4 August 2023)
  • Kenwith Dam Flood Defence undergoing improvements (2 August 2023)
  • Improvements to Cullompton’s Higher Bullring (2 August 2023)
  • Restoring the River Teign (31 July 2023)
  • New electric vehicle charge points coming to National Parks (31 July 2023)
  • Community Energy Fund supports projects across Devon (26 July 2023)
  • University of Plymouth shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards (26 July 2023)
  • Green spaces across Devon awarded for excellent quality and management (26 July 2023)
  • University of Exeter involved in Hydrogen Economy research hub (26 July 2023)
  • £7.5 million invested into University of Plymouth Supergen Hub to decarbonise energy sector (26 July 2023)
  • South West Water to triple its electric vehicle fleet (26 July 2023)
  • More than 500 East Devon primary school pupils learn about the importance of recycling (26 July 2023)
  • North Devon Council trials electric van (12 July 2023)
  • New Marsh Barton Railway Station opens (12 July 2023)
  • Improvements to Torrington pedestrian and cycle path (10 July 2023)
  • Devon Agri-Tech Alliance supports local agriculture (10 July 2023)
  • Active Streets trial scheme coming to Heavitree and Whipton (30 June 2023)
  • New low carbon system trialled to patch potholes in Plymouth (30 June 2023)
  • Sustainable hotel coming to Exeter Science Park (30 June 2023)
  • South Hams and University of Plymouth to work with partners on delivering marine electric charging infrastructure (28 June 2023)
  • Exeter libraries host community fridges to reduce food waste (28 June 2023)
  • Charities and businesses in East Devon can apply for decarbonisation grants (28 June 2023)
  • £1 million will fund ‘water batteries’ project to combat drought in Devon (21 June 2023)
  • South West’s first smart local energy system launched in Totnes (21 June 2023)
  • Torridge District Council pledges to boost biodiversity (19 June 2023)
  • Devon Wildlife Trust to create new rainforest nature reserve near Totnes (19 June 2023)
  • University of Plymouth verified as carbon neutral (19 June 2023)
  • Project led by University of Exeter designing AI for net-zero receives £2 million funding boost (19 June 2023)
  • More than 100,000 Devon children have received Bikeability training (19 June 2023)
  • New funding to attract green finance (19 June 2023)
  • Energy Efficiency Upgrades Available For Low-Income Households Without Mains Gas (19 June 2023)
  • Exeter City Council wins awards for retrofit housing programme (1 June 2023)
  • Exeter solar farm shortlisted for planning excellence award (1 June 2023)
  • Devon beaches receive Blue Flag award for environmental education and management (1 June 2023)
  • Devon County Council awarded funding for active travel schemes (1 June 2023)
  • More nature recovery areas designated in East Devon (1 June 2023)
  • East Devon District Council one of the top authorities for recycling in England (23 May 2023)
  • New Exeter cycleway approved (23 May 2023)
  • E-scooters trialled in Barnstaple (23 May 2023)
  • Exeter City Council workers wearing 100% recyclable hi-vis uniforms (23 May 2023)
  • 100,000 free water-saving devices distributed across the South West (23 May 2023)
  • The BIG FIX to celebrate Repair Cafés and skilled menders throughout May (23 May 2023)
  • Big Spring Sow creates wildflower meadows across Exeter (23 May 2023)
  • New tree nursery opens in Broadclyst (26 April 2023)
  • Boatbuilding firm in East Devon to make components for UK’s first fully electric workboat (12 April 2023)
  • Langage Green Hydrogen project to be backed by Government (11 April 2023)
  • Beach management scheme to improve Sidmouth coastal protection (29 March 2023)
  • Altilium Metals recycling electric vehicle batteries in Devon (29 March 2023)
  • Torbay Council submits bid for walking and cycling improvements (29 March 2023)
  • Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery replacing gas boiler with air source heat pump (29 March 2023)
  • Low energy council homes to be built in Exeter (29 March 2023)
  • Four neighbourhoods in East Devon gain rapid electric vehicle charge points (27 March 2023)
  • NFU and Woodland Trust partner for second annual free tree giveaway (22 March 2023)
  • Researchers from University of Plymouth contribute to Stronger Shores initiative (17 March 2023)
  • University of Exeter experts are part of project improving resilience of infrastructure to extreme weather events (17 March 2023)
  • Data centre used to heat Exmouth public swimming pool (16 March 2023)
  • Funding available for social science research projects addressing climate and environmental problems (15 March 2023)
  • NFU resilience plans launched (15 March 2023)
  • Devon’s Good Food Strategy 2023-2028 launched (15 March 2023)
  • Over 70 new large trees planted in Tavistock (8 March 2023)
  • New initiatives from Devon County Council help to avoid post-covid emissions ‘bounce back’ (28 February 2023)
  • Bin-it 123 services boost Mid Devon recycling rates (28 February 2023)
  • Sustainable homes to be built in Plymstock (28 February 2023)
  • Exeter solar farm powers recycling facility and electric fleet (28 February 2023)
  • Wembury Woods to expand by 84 hectares (28 February 2023)
  • Exmoor and Plymouth nature projects receive funding from Natural England (28 February 2023)
  • Plymouth invests in smart street lighting (28 February 2023)
  • Draft plan consultation launches for walking and cycling improvements in Exeter (17 February 2023)
  • Seaton Valley Nature Path opens in Plymouth (15 February 2023)
  • Torbay Council and SWISCo invest in new equipment to increase recycling rates (15 February 2023)
  • Largest UK wildflower grassland to be sown in north Devon (9 February 2023)
  • New Living Roof bus shelters to be installed in Torbay (9 February 2023)
  • Food waste collections expanding in Exeter (7 February 2023)
  • Exeter City Council launches Climate Emergency page on website (3 February 2023)
  • Funding obtained to expand Future Farming Resilience programme (3 February 2023)
  • East Devon’s Christmas trees recycled for projects supporting environment (31 January 2023)
  • £64.5 million allocated to level up green technology, transport and health care in the South West (31 January 2023)
  • Three climate-inspired exhibitions to be displayed in Exeter (31 January 2023)
  • Government support for proposals to make A382 link road UK’s first carbon negative highway (27 January 2023)
  • New study to identify net-zero skills gaps in South West (24 January 2023)
  • Plastic Free Directory launching in Plymouth (24 January 2023)
  • EuroSWAC project uses sea water to air condition buildings in Brixham (16 January 2023)
  • South Hams District Council awarded over £1 million to reduce emissions (4 January 2023)
  • Active travel fund to support walking and cycling in Devon (4 January 2023)
  • Exeter City Council to raise awareness of the benefits of plant-based food (3 January 2023)
  • NFU asks farmers to pledge to make their farms net-zero by 2040 (15 December 2022)
  • Consultation opens for Torbay’s new Climate Emergency Action Plan (15 December 2022)
  • 24,000 trees to be planted in Barnstaple community woodland (15 December 2022)
  • Multi-million pound investment to reduce carbon footprint of Teignbridge leisure centres (15 December 2022)
  • East Devon residents asked to give feedback on Local Plan aiming to reduce area’s carbon footprint (15 December 2022)
  • University of Exeter joins new Nature Positive Universities Alliance (12 December 2022)
  • Project to regenerate greenspace in Uplyme (9 December 2022)
  • Torre Abbey receives new heat pump (9 December 2022)
  • Torbay Council and Exeter Community Energy team up for volunteer Community Energy Champion scheme (9 December 2022)
  • New ‘Climate Connections Plymouth’ website to support net-zero action (5 December 2022)
  • South West Net Zero Hub works with Devon County Council on retrofit project for rural houses (5 December 2022)
  • Funding boost for net-zero carbon council homes in Mid Devon (2 December 2022)
  • New district energy network to decarbonise Plymouth’s public buildings (1 December 2022)
  • Thousands of trees to be planted thanks to Emergency Tree Fund (1 December 2022)
  • Decarbonise Devon launched to help businesses save energy (1 December 2022)
  • Exeter City Council staff to receive carbon literacy training (22 November 2022)
  • Devon Wildlife Trust to hold 20 tree events throughout winter (22 November 2022)
  • A green thumb for climate adaptation: how East Devon District Council’s green spaces are becoming resilient to climate change (17 November 2022)
  • Devon County Council submits outline business case for reopening of Tavistock to Plymouth rail line (16 November 2022)
  • BBC award celebrates achievements of Wildlife Warden Scheme (14 November 2022)
  • New nursery garden project in Torbay to improve local green spaces (14 November 2022)
  • New garden waste collections start in the South Hams (9 November 2022)
  • Devon Climate Emergency act as Challenge-Setters for Exeter students (4 November 2022)
  • Exeter Sustainability Awards winners announced (4 November 2022)
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