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Top praise for South Hams beaches!
The South Hams has once again strengthened its reputation as a quality destination with the announcement of four Blue Flag winning beaches.
Action to maintain coast road
Storm damage to the beach at Slapton is to be repaired by the Slapton Line Partnership in order to protect the coast road, at a cost up to £20,000.
Sweet smell of success for town's award-winning blooms
The town is once again enjoying the sweet smell of success after winning a number of top prizes at the South West in Bloom 2008 awards ceremony.
South Hams beaches are some of the very best in Britain
The South Hams has some of the cleanest bathing waters in the UK, a Marine Conservation Society (MCS) survey has revealed.
Estuary aims to go plastic bag free
There is growing support to protect the local environment by making the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Estuary plastic bag free.
Wind farm plan to power village
The coastal village of East Prawle has announced ambitious new plans to set up its own wind farm.
Wind farm proposals are rejected again
Controversial plans for a wind farm in the South Hams have been rejected for a third time.
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 Government's green energy plan to boost West economyThe Westcountry economy is poised for a welcome boost after the Government announced plans to significantly increase the use of renewable energy. |
 Westcountry beaches are best in BritainWestcountry beaches have come top for water quality for the third consecutive year, a Marine Conservation Society (MCS) survey has revealed. |
 Green superstore opens doorsSupermarket giant Sainsbury's has opened what it claims is "the UK's greenest store" in the Devon town of Dartmouth. |
 New marine nature reserves plannedThe Government has published plans for a new network of marine conservation zones around Britain’s coast. |
 Litter spoils region's beautiful beachesThe amount of plastic littering Westcountry beaches is at its highest level since records began, a survey warns. |
 Cornwall's Wave Hub delayedThe start-up of Wave Hub, the world's first large-scale wave farm off the coast of north Cornwall, has been delayed. |
 Cornish site makes "eco-town" shortlistA site in the Westcountry has been shortlisted to become an environmentally-friendly "eco-town". |
 £3m Defra grant for bioheat projectsThe South West has been awarded £3m to invest in a range of bioheat projects, putting the region at the forefront of this emerging renewable energy sector. |
 Napoli removal to start in MayWork to remove the remaining section of MSC Napoli from Lyme Bay will start in early May, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced. |
 Tranquillity of South West countryside under threatThe tranquility of the South West countryside could all but disappear within the next 70 years, figures warn. |
 Devon musicians back climate change campaignAward-winning folk music duo Show of Hands are lending their support to a national campaign aimed at putting pressure on the UK government to take urgent action on climate change. |
 Fullabrook Down set for wind farmThe proposal to build the biggest wind farm in England has been given the go ahead, but not everyone is happy. |
 Devon town to generate energy from household wastePlans to create a new centre for renewable energy could make Tiverton the country's greenest town. |
 County is top of recycling leagueSomerset is the Westcountry's top recycling county, figures from Defra show. |
 Devon town bins plastic bagsThe south Devon town of Modbury has become the first plastic-bag-free place in the UK. |
 South West beaches are best in EuropeThe South West has cleaner bathing waters than some of Europe's leading holiday resorts, according to a new EU report. |
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Natural wonders feel the heat
Some of the world's greatest natural wonders face destruction if the climate continues to warm at the current rate, a WWF study has warned.
Third of Europe's dirtiest power stations in the UK
A third of Europe's most climate polluting power stations are in the UK, a new report from the WWF has found.
Bleak outlook for world's mountains
By the end of the 21st century, the South American Andes will have less than half their current winter snowpack, a study has suggested.
High pollution levels double stroke risk
High hourly levels of air pollution more than double the risk of one type of stroke, according to a Japanese report.
Devon town bins plastic bags
The south Devon town of Modbury has become the first plastic-bag-free place in the UK.
Companies commit to saving climate
Twelve major corporations are on course to eliminate at least ten million tons of carbon emissions annually by 2010.
Europe's summers 'to become hotter'
Heatwaves in Europe are likely to become much hotter and much more frequent during the course of this century, a study suggests.
Weather linked to crime type
There is a clear link between the weather and the number and types of crimes that are taking place in the Netherlands, a study says.
Elderly, diabetics more susceptible to heat
Public health officials should pay particular attention to the elderly, diabetics and African Americans on days with extreme heat, a US study has warned.
Tissue firms given warning over environment
Major tissue and toilet paper manufacturers are failing to sell environmentally friendly products, conservationists have warned.
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