There are a series of roadshows throughout the summer and residents can provide feedback online. From a ZCD perspectove this is a good step forward with respect to community engagement and, while we would like to see more ongoing engagement, is a good start if enough of us take the time to provide feedback.
A battery storage facility, thought to be the second-biggest of its kind in the world, has been approved by planners. Proposals for the site at East Chickerell Court Farm near Weymouth, Dorset, include 600 battery units containing 2.5 million lithium ion cells. The units will charge up when there is surplus energy or low demand, and feed electricity back into the National Grid in times of need.
Bournemouth Uni Food is excited to announce the introduction of carbon labels to our menus, starting with the Fusion Restaurant. This ground breaking initiative is part of the ongoing commitment to sustainability and aims to equip everyone in the community with the tools to make informed choices about the food they eat. Menu choices will have a label, ranging from A to E alongside them, each accompanied by a traffic light colour system for easy identification. An 'A' rating indicates a low carbon rating, while an 'E' indicates a higher carbon intensity. The aim is to foster open and informed discussion about food choices and the sustainability of the broader food system. Weymouth Climate Hub is planning to host Weymouth’s Great Big Green Week again this year, building on the best bits of last year in St Nic’s Gallery in Weymouth but striving to include more events from other local groups and venues. The week takes place 8th-16th June and there is a theme this year: “Let’s swap together for good” However, they do need your help. While happy to facilitate access and help publicise events they are looking for individuals and groups to put on events and for volunteers to help make those events happen. Please contact them via their website.
Calls for a frequent flyer levy are back in the news after the Environmental Audit Authority urged the Government to bring forward a review into introducing a scheme to reduce air travel demand. Campaigners have questioned whether the industry or Government are serious about their ambitions for zero emission flights by 2050, with current reductions in the order of just 2% per year. In our Dorset 2030 report we called on the industry to cut emissions by 10% per year where, if this isn't achieved by new technology, it should be driven by reducing flight numbers.
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