DCAN visit to Cockcrowing farm in Eype, a multicrop orchard experimenting with climate resilient crops
DCAN members visited Cockcrowing Farm Eype, an experimental climate project.
New Shuttle Bus from Bridport to West Bay!
After more than two years campaigning by the West Dorset Commons and others a new weekend bus service between Bridport and West Bay will be launched at the start of the school summer holidays.
Cleaning Up Dorset’s Rivers: How to take action locally
A wonderful meeting took place, where many ideas and challenges were shared between individuals and organisations, passionate about cleaning up Dorset’s rivers.
Dorset CAN accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by the UN-recognised Carbon Literacy Project.
Shaftesbury becomes country's first Nature Friendly Town!
DCAN member Shaftesbury Town Council last week declared Shaftesbury England's first Nature Friendly Town (NFT) following a recommendation from Sustainable Shaftesbury.
Community Waste Initiatives - Online Event sparks creation of working waste group for Dorset
This successful evening had over 50 participants including individuals and those representing the many groups throughout Dorset who are interested/active in the challenges around community waste management.
Bulk buying solar PVs in Bridport reduces costs
Solar roofs in Bridport benefit from discounts from bulk purchase
Successful Food Event helps growth of a Food Resilience Network for Dorset
Following on from our series of Food Resilience meetings in 2024 Co-Organised with Help and Kindness, on January 27th a further meeting was held which invited those already working with food, as well as parish, town and county councillors to gather to see how we could support each other to create a local, sustainable, healthy, fair and affordable food system throughout the county.
Consequences of Global Warming - Statistics
A recent search of statistics sourced from recognised scientific bodies paints a sobering picture of the near future both globally and in the UK.
BBC report suggests that burning rubbish in incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power
BBC report states that burning rubbish in incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power
Retrofit your Home and lower your carbon footprint
20% of our carbon footprint results from Domestic Heating. How can we lower our bills while still keeping our homes cosy