Two articles on devaluing expert opinion and the use of denial language during the Brexit campaign. New Scientist Stefan Rousseau/PA/Press Association ‘Trying to change someone’s mind by giving them the facts usually just makes them dig in. For reason to triumph, scientists need to learn to engage with emotion. HOWEVER you feel about the result […]
BBC: European Investment Bank EIB – investment in UK renewables and water infrastructure The fallout from last week’s vote to leave the European Union is rattling business and finance, far and wide. One aftershock is being felt at the European Investment Bank. The EIB is owned by the 28 member states of the EU. The […]
No surprise by the delay of the 25 year plan but no clarity over how Defra will proceed. Strange timing for the Environment Agency to come out with its 5 year plan. Defra Delays Its 25-Year Environment Plan CIWM Posted on 6 July 2016 by Ben Wood ‘Defra has informed the industry that its 25 […]
The reactions are becoming more considered. Three viewpoints: Cathryn Ross Chief Executive Ofwat on Brexit – Keynote opening address – Water & Wastewater markets, short and long term challenges Richard Laikin PwC Water Sector Leader, Power & Utilities at PricewaterhouseCoopers – Investment in infrastructure and regulation Nick Mahlo – Aldersgate Group UK should seek to […]
28 June 2016 ‘The Science and Technology Committee has decided to examine the implications and opportunities of leaving the EU for science and research. The Chair of the Science and Technology Committee has also written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to highlight Brexit issues for science and research in the UK that should be addressed […]
The Government has agreed with the Committee on Climate Change and proposes that the fifth budgetary period covering 2028 to 2032 should be set at 1,725 MtCO2e.The orders and associated documents for the fifth budgetary period covering 2028 to 2032Impact assessment for the fifth carbon budget The Renewable Energy Association welcomed the news ‘Crucial first […]
Latest advice shows seabass population is dangerously low The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says the latest advice from ICES that no seabass should be caught in 2017 from the stock in UK’s waters reveals the desperate situation this restaurant and recreational angling favourite is in. The advice confirms fears that the population – which is mainly […]
Two articles – one on a European Parliament decision on deep sea fishing and a resurvey of the Darwin Mounds site. Begging the question of how UK will protect its deep sea marine environment? 1. MEPs and ministers strike informal deal to ban deep sea fishing below 800 metres MEPs and ministers struck a deal […]