Environment

The EA lifted the advice against bathing today (September 13)

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Advice against bathing in River Tone at Taunton French Weir lifted

The bin in Bishops Hull plays a beeping noise with three beeps then a short pause before another three beeps.

The bin in Bishops Hull plays a beeping noise with three beeps then a short pause before another three beeps.

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People confused as bin in Somerset village found making 'weird' beeping noise

It comes as the club signs a ground-breaking partnership with energy firm GB NRG

It comes as the club signs a ground-breaking partnership with energy firm GB NRG

Somerset County Cricket Club installs solar panels on roof of Andrew Caddick Pavilion

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

‘Release of man-made substances into our environment is greater cause of concern’

The EA is investigating potential oil or fuel pollution at French Weir Park.

The EA is investigating potential oil or fuel pollution at French Weir Park.

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EA investigates ‘potential oil or fuel pollution’ at River Tone in French Weir

The two events will take place later this month

The two events will take place later this month

Frome Town Hall to host event to promote reusable period products

Green Focus Column: 'Save humankind from the sixth extinction'

Somerset Wildlife Trust launch Glastonbury Climate Adaptation Plan

Somerset Wildlife Trust launch Glastonbury Climate Adaptation Plan

Glastonbury Abbey

Somerset Wildlife Trust launch Glastonbury Climate Adaptation Plan

Ariel view of Hedgecock Wood Ham Hill showing closed paths and alternative routes

Ariel view of Hedgecock Wood Ham Hill showing closed paths and alternative routes

Somerset Council

Work to remove diseased trees from Ham Hill to get underway

“My Carbon Coach, my little eco shop and refillery in the heart of the Taunton Independent Quarter is turning three in September and you’re all invited to come along and celebrate.”

“My Carbon Coach, my little eco shop and refillery in the heart of the Taunton Independent Quarter is turning three in September and you’re all invited to come along and celebrate.”

Sustainable living shop My Carbon Coach in Taunton celebrates its third birthday

Henry Haslam, the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

Henry Haslam, the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

‘It’s not enough to know about the environment: we need to know how humans think’

Wildlife-friendly plots and allotments can apply for an award from Somerset Wildlife Trust

Wildlife-friendly plots and allotments can apply for an award from Somerset Wildlife Trust

Prize plaque for eco-friendly allotments in wildlife trust's scheme

The Quarry Life Award has a total prize fund of €300,000 (around £250,000) and is now openfor project submissions based at Batts Combe quarry, Cheddar.

The Quarry Life Award has a total prize fund of €300,000 (around £250,000) and is now openfor project submissions based at Batts Combe quarry, Cheddar.

Batts Combe quarry opens its doors to biodiversity competition

(Left to right) St. Athelm Lodge's manager, David Goodall, and Fixy coordinator, Linda Hull, outside of St Athelm Lodge in Wells

(Left to right) St. Athelm Lodge's manager, David Goodall, and Fixy coordinator, Linda Hull, outside of St Athelm Lodge in Wells

Somerset residents pilot a new electrical recycling scheme

Wellington Park received a Green Flag

Wellington Park received a Green Flag

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Somerset parks awarded Green Flag as friend groups cover entry costs

Sir Patrick Vallance gives evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Sir Patrick Vallance gives evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

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‘Science minister's appointment shows dearth of scientific understanding in MPs’

Rebecca Pow lost to Gideon Amos at the general election on July 4.

Rebecca Pow lost to Gideon Amos at the general election on July 4.

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Ex-Minister ‘disappointed’ as Tories ‘failed to trumpet environmental record’

Racegoers with electric vehicles will benefit from discounted rates through the EVC app

Racegoers with electric vehicles will benefit from discounted rates through the EVC app

EVC and Jockey Club to install EV charging points at Wincanton Racecourse

England's tallest tree is in Somerset, but the county's tree cover is below the national average.

England's tallest tree is in Somerset, but the county's tree cover is below the national average.

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How you can 'root for Somerset' and help to plant new trees across the county

Works will be carried out in the Obridge Lane area

Works will be carried out in the Obridge Lane area

Works ‘expected in coming months’ to improve sewerage network in Taunton

The ladder to allow easier access to the river has been installed today (August 2)

The ladder to allow easier access to the river has been installed today (August 2)

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Ladder installed to allow ‘easier access to River Tone’ in French Weir Park

Spotlight on the volunteers who make Taunton Flower Show possible every year

Spotlight on the volunteers who make Taunton Flower Show possible every year

TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW

Spotlight on the volunteers who make Taunton Flower Show possible every year

“We still have very few records for the Somerset coast, and we need help from citizen scientists to build up a better baseline picture of species.”

“We still have very few records for the Somerset coast, and we need help from citizen scientists to build up a better baseline picture of species.”

Somerset celebrates National Marine Week

The Cedar tree in Wells which will soon be 'felled and removed'.

The Cedar tree in Wells which will soon be 'felled and removed'.

'Magnificent' historic tree on medieval estate to be chopped down due to safety issue

‘The decision to remove the de facto ban on onshore wind is to be welcomed’

Dye testing to show slurry runoff to stream

Dye testing to show slurry runoff to stream

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Farmer given suspended prison sentence for allowing slurry to run into stream

Sarah Dyke (pictured)

Sarah Dyke (pictured)

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MP urges energy secretary to ensure communities benefit from solar farms

One of Crendon Timber Engineering's solar powered sites

One of Crendon Timber Engineering's solar powered sites

Timber firm's solar powered network includes Glastonbury site

South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition , which currently on display at Paddington Station until the end of July

South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition , which currently on display at Paddington Station until the end of July

South West Coast Path photography exhibition debuts in London

Summerfield Homes' green-friendly Killams Park development

Summerfield Homes' green-friendly Killams Park development

Summerfield Homes' green-friendly Killams Park development

Left to right are Maciek Kaszubowski (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government), Eddie Hanson (Deputy Mayor of Camden), Craig Stone (Community and Place Manager, Taunton Town Council, Paul Allen (Town Warden Lead, Taunton Town Council)

Left to right are Maciek Kaszubowski (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government), Eddie Hanson (Deputy Mayor of Camden), Craig Stone (Community and Place Manager, Taunton Town Council, Paul Allen (Town Warden Lead, Taunton Town Council)

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Taunton parks retain their Green Flag for another year

The project is looking to cut the county's carbon footprint

The project is looking to cut the county's carbon footprint

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New partnership to boost heat pump installation for Somerset Homes

In late June 2024, Tintinhull Primary School, St Margaret’s, joined the list of green UK schools.

In late June 2024, Tintinhull Primary School, St Margaret’s, joined the list of green UK schools.

Yeovil Primary School is one of the Greenest in the UK

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

Green focus column: Henry Haslam on 'changing human behaviour'

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

‘Writers over the last 300 years have celebrated the beauty of the natural world’

85 per cent say government and opposition party policies on decarbonisation will influence how they vote at the general election

85 per cent say government and opposition party policies on decarbonisation will influence how they vote at the general election

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Policies on home heating a 'dealbreaker' for rural households

The turbine, dubbed 'Gusty Spinfield' will provide renewable energy at the festival.

The turbine, dubbed 'Gusty Spinfield' will provide renewable energy at the festival.

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival: 28-metre wind turbine supplies power to food and drink stalls

Taunton-based artist Katie Hester's shortlisted portrait Fearless (left).

Taunton-based artist Katie Hester's shortlisted portrait Fearless (left).

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Taunton artist shortlisted for Wildlife Artist of the Year competition

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‘Elections are crucial to whether climate catastrophes will recede or explode’

An aerial image of swans at Athelney.

An aerial image of swans at Athelney.

A wonderful wildlife restoration project in the Somerset Levels

Somerset Wildlife Trust's latest campaign 'Nature, Who cares?'

Somerset Wildlife Trust's latest campaign 'Nature, Who cares?'

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Somerset Wildlife Trust urges voters to prioritise nature in upcoming election

Emma Critchley's work utilises photography, film and sound to address humanity's relationship with the underwater environment

Emma Critchley's work utilises photography, film and sound to address humanity's relationship with the underwater environment

Art and environment intertwine in Hestercombe's latest exhibit

The celebratory event will take place next month

The celebratory event will take place next month

Somerset Wildlife Trust to host relaunch event for PCNR Network

A bottlenose dolphin has been photographed from Somerset's coastline.

A bottlenose dolphin has been photographed from Somerset's coastline.

Pictures: Bottlenose dolphin spotted in Somerset and photographed for the first time

Taunton indoor play centre scoops national sustainability award

Taunton indoor play centre scoops national sustainability award

Taunton indoor play centre scoops national sustainability award

The mural above the Library, on the side of Taunton’s Orchard multi-storey car park.

The mural above the Library, on the side of Taunton’s Orchard multi-storey car park.

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Taunton Library’s new mural depicts ‘Mother Nature’

It comes as Thermly is awarded over £500,000 in government funding

It comes as Thermly is awarded over £500,000 in government funding

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Data reveals 85 per cent of Somerset homes are heat pump ready

Shrill carder bee (Bombus sylvarum).

Shrill carder bee (Bombus sylvarum).

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Conservation project sends SOS in Somerset for rare bumblebee

Heal Rewilding Group.

Heal Rewilding Group.

Fund awards £166,000 to Somerset rewilding project

Clarks Village announces new sustainable eco-friendly features

Clarks Village announces new sustainable eco-friendly features

Clarks Village announces new sustainable eco-friendly features

BP Petrol Station at Cross Keys, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton.

BP Petrol Station at Cross Keys, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton.

electric vehicles

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Taunton's BP petrol station to add eight new electric vehicle chargers

Green focus column: ‘Advancing into the unknown’

Bill McGuire, Roger Morgan-Grenville, and Vikki Herd are all set to talk at the Taunton book shop.

Bill McGuire, Roger Morgan-Grenville, and Vikki Herd are all set to talk at the Taunton book shop.

Taunton book shop to host three talks from climate specialists ahead of election

Yeovil RSPCA help a fox which was trapped in a fence

Yeovil RSPCA help a fox which was trapped in a fence

Yeovil fox released back to the wild after being trapped in a fence