15 Nov 2023
Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey has quit as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this week, she said that “now is the right time to step back from government”. Former insurance company solicitor Steve Barclay is the new Environment Secretary, becoming the fourth postholder […]
15 Nov 2023
Professor Anusha Shah outlined her presidential theme at her inaugural address. Working in harmony with nature in rural and urban areas is vital if we’re to reach our net zero goals, according to the new president of the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers). Professor Anusha Shah, the institution’s 159th President, shared the theme for her presidential year […]
15 Nov 2023
The government has set out plans for an alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) to support UK REACH transitional registrations. This is “in response to concerns raised by the chemicals industry about the significant cost to businesses of accessing EU data packages”. According to the government, “This document outlines the government’s plans for an alternative transitional […]
15 Nov 2023
The Nature Strategy Handbook is a new practical guide to support all businesses in developing a nature strategy. The handbook, developed by Business for Nature, features guiding questions, recommendations and resources. It builds on guidance from the ACT-D High-Level Business Actions on Nature to show the key components of a credible nature strategy, taking into account the requirements of […]
15 Nov 2023
EurEau has published a position paper supporting the Drinking Water Directive’s (DWD) goal of reducing water leakage but emphasises the need for reliable data to underpin this effort. The body represents national drinking and waste water service providers from 32 countries, from both the private and the public sectors. The paper argues that, as the […]
15 Nov 2023
A ground-breaking set of projects to help the River Tees Estuary adapt to climate change, restore valuable habitat for internationally important wildlife and reconnect the river’s tributaries has officially launched. With funding of more than £30million, the Tees Tidelands programme aims to realign flood defences, restore mudflat and saltmarsh habitat, and remove tidal barriers so […]
15 Nov 2023
An innovative downloadable graphic comic based in the Stroud district has been released with the aim of inspiring a new generation of environmental managers. The Sound of a River was written by Stroud District Council officer Chris Uttley and illustrated by local artist Joe Magee. The book tells the story of Monica, a girl who sets […]
08 Nov 2023
This week’s King’s Speech set out the government’s priorities for the next parliamentary year and is the final legislative programme before the next general election. It includes plans for new oil and gas drilling licences in the North Sea, contrary to advice from climate scientists, the International Energy Agency and many others, and despite the […]
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