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check out
the region and Taunton's vitals by entering our 'facts and
stats' page' -
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Sustainable development:
what it is and
what you can do
by the Green Ministers
Committee
Click Here To Read
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A Question of Ethics
Historic
authenticity and the design of alterations and repairs to
historic buildings fuelled intense debate in the mid 19th
Century, much as they do today. PETER BURMAN traces the
development of a modern conservation philosophy.
Click
Here To Read More...
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'It is often
said that sustainability rests on three equal pillars:
environmental, economic and social. However, designers
often ignore the social and cultural aspects. Ecodesign,
especially when practiced by engineering designers, is
taken as a technical problem.'
Professor Matthew
Simon and Andrew Dixon, Sheffield Hallam University,
Opportunities for Sustainability Messages in Product
Services Systems.
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'We are now
in a transitional phase of industrial history in which
companies are still inexperienced in handling
environmental issues creatively... The early movers - the
companies that can see the opportunity first and embrace
innovation-based solutions - will reap major competitive
benefits.'
Michael Porter and
van der Linde, 'Green and competitive', Harvard
Business Review, 1995.
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20% in the Red
The US National Academy of Sciences has confirmed what
most people knew already - that humanity has been living
beyond its means for a few decades. Resource consumption
is now at about 120% of its replenishment rate. As
recently as the 1960s we were 'in the black' at 70%. We're
now the wrong side of the so-called point zero of
sustainability.
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In the UK,
homes are responsible for nearly a third of the energy
delivered and a quarter of carbon emissions.
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Did you know...
that a warmer climate will increase risk
of deterioration in water quality and increase in infection.
Buildings will suffer increased subsidence and associated
insurance claims due to drying out of substrata. Did you also
know that we will have longer growing
seasons providing increased crop yields, which means potential
for new crops (grapes, navy beans, sweetcorn, soya and
sunflowers), and that a longer, more reliable summer season
will lead to increased visitor numbers and visitor spend
boosting local economies. Here
you can review such key findings in a report by the UK
Climates Impacts program.
SW Climate Change - Opportunities &
Challenges
click here
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Do you appreciate
beauty and really care about your surroundings? Are you
interested in good architectural design and future plans
for your area? Are you concerned that older buildings of
merit are being left to decay or are insensitively
renovated? Do you eagerly read the local planning
applications?
As members of a
Civic Society we have a useful outlet for our
observations. We can discuss and perhaps contribute
constructive ideas to those involved and – oh yes – we do
enjoy excellent talks and outings on related subjects,
too!
Jonquil Alpe - Civic Society Member
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Member Photos |
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Whatever the event, outing or meeting, here you will find a
mix of photographs that show the activities of Taunton &
District Civic Society and its members. Are you in one? Or
do you recognise the places?
send your pictures to
info@tauntoncivic.org.uk
To enter Member Photos Click
Here
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