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EVENTS
Dorset CAN AGM 2026
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New workshops dates for 2026!
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Find out where your local screening of the People's Emergency Briefing is being held.
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NEWS
The FoE takes the UK government to the European Court on the Ecocide issue.
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Despite fierce opposition, Powerfuel have gained permission to build the rubbish incinerator on Portland. But now they have applied for an extension to allow them to burn even more hazardous materials. New Update May 2026.
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The Climate Change Committee have today published a new report.
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Funding is being allocated to local community energy projects via the Great Big Energy Community Fund.
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The Great Big Dorset Hedge needs you!
Apr 9, 2026
The Great Big Dorset Hedge project needs more volunteer hedge surveyors in the North of Dorset!
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DCAN Energy Team March 2026
Mar 30, 2026
Update on progress in the energy field and discuss the role of this group in moving to more renewable community based energy and reducing heat waste from homes in Dorset..
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CLIMATE CHANGE: Dorset Climate Citizens Panel report and video now online
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The LNP’s annual forum launched the Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy which was led by Dorset Council as the Responsible Authority with BCP Council and Natural England as the Supporting Authorities.
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Government and Local Council Environmental News
Dec 22, 2025
Government and Local Council environmental news that affects Dorset.
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Dorset cabinet approves publication of the county's first Local Nature Recovery Strategy
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Low Carbon Neighborhood News
Dec 1, 2025
Low Carbon Neighbourhood News
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