ENVIRONMENT
Wildlife in the South Hams AONB is under extreme threat from Climate Change and loss of habitat. Without our concerted efforts to rebuild habitats in our gardens, farmlands, riverbanks and seashore - some species are tottering on the brink of extinction. Local action to monitor, rebuild and conserve our wildlife is of great importance and very rewarding. Nature wants to live, and will live, if we give it a chance.
What needs to be done?
Our climate is warming because we are burning fossil fuels (oil, gas, LPG and coal) to warm our homes and power the equipment that we use. This activity releases carbon dioxide and creates an insulating global atmosphere which is responsible for dangerous rising temperatures. Climate change can be slowed down if we switch to renewable energy such as wind, solar, air source and ground source heat pumps.
What are we doing?
Our Challenge
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The UK has legally binding targets to reduce its emissions by 100% against a 1990 baseline by 2050. This is ‘net zero’.
Our Campaign
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Raise awareness about carbon footprint tools to assess how homes, businesses and farm activities and lifestyles in Bigbury are contributing to climate change globally.
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Encourage and promote the actions being taken to reduce emissions by local businesses, farms and homes in Bigbury.
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Provide opportunities to learn about the products and services that can reduce our carbon footprints.
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Develop innovative ways for our community to work collectively to combat climate change.
Rolliers Fan Club
What have we done?
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Visited the proposed site with Octopus Energy and the landowner to confirm the sensitivity of the location.
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Met with Octopus Energy to understand the Fan Club model and produce a BNZ promotional leaflet.
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Campaigned in Bigbury, Ringmore, Kingston, Aveton Gifford and Churchstow to raise awareness of the public consultation on 8th October and the 20 - 50% discounts offered to Fan Club Members
Next Steps?
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Attend public consultation
Whole House Surveys
What have we done?
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Collaborated with South Dartmoor Community Energy to promote their independent home energy visits to give general recommendations about renewable energy and insulation options.
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Promote follow up consultancy services from SDCE to produce (100 page) Whole House Energy survey reports.
Next Steps
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Organise sharing of Whole House Surveys between local home owners.