18 Nov 2020
Defra: The new measures are part of the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan to help kickstart the nation’s green recovery. Published 18 November 2020 Doubling the funding for the Green Recovery Challenge Fund to create and retain thousands of green jobs across England New national parks and greater protections for England’s iconic landscapes to improve […]
18 Nov 2020
Water companies have unveiled a ground-breaking plan to deliver a net zero water supply for customers by 2030 in the world’s first sector-wide commitment of its kind. The Net Zero 2030 Routemap sets out the industry’s vision for how water companies, which together produce almost a third of UK industrial and waste process emissions, will play their part in tackling climate change by reaching net zero two […]
18 Nov 2020
Waterwise & NEA ‘It has been almost eight months since lockdown was announced in the UK due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Offices and schools were closed and, wherever possible, employees were asked to work from home; over 9.6 million people were furloughed via the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme1 ; and in the early days […]
18 Nov 2020
This article carried in the Guardian is based on a recent paper which can be viewed here. Guardian ‘Highly toxic insecticides used on cats and dogs to kill fleas are poisoning rivers across England, a study has revealed. The discovery is “extremely concerning” for water insects, and the fish and birds that depend on them, […]
18 Nov 2020
The links to this paper might not work – you might like to simply cut and paste this link and drop it into Google to access the paper Malisen & Haley paper: Ecology and movement of juvenile salmonids in beaver‐influenced and beaver‐free tributaries in the Trøndelag province of Norway There is concern that expanding beaver […]
18 Nov 2020
Invasive non-native species are increasingly present in our waters causing significant impacts on our fish and sport. The Angling Trust is undertaking a survey in collaboration with the University College London to understand current awareness of these species and what we at the Trust can do to assist in managing this issue. It doesn’t matter […]
12 Nov 2020
Flood and coastal resilience innovation programme How to submit an expression of an interest to become part of innovative action on flooding and coastal change. In the 2020 Budget, the government announced a £200 million fund for this programme. The flood and coastal resilience innovation programme will help meet the aims set out in the: […]
12 Nov 2020
Guardian ‘US election result boosts preparations for UN climate summit Joe Biden has vowed to return US to Paris agreement and result brightens prospects for Cop26’ Unearthed ‘What we’re reading on the US election For a really detailed look at all the areas in which President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris can make […]
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