06 Nov 2019
Guardian The world’s people face “untold suffering due to the climate crisis” unless there are major transformations to global society, according to a stark warning from 11,000 scientists from across the world. “We declare clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency,” it states. “To secure a sustainable future, we must change […]
06 Nov 2019
River Interceptor Ocean Cleanup and their young entrepreneur Boyan Slat have been battling away with boom and screen technology systems in the Pacific garbage patch with limited success and much criticism for their lack of environmental assessment. Perhaps more sensibly in releasing this ‘Interceptor’ device which operates in rivers they can make a much bigger […]
29 Oct 2019
Environment Agency launches future of rivers consultation See consultation details here Challenges and Choices consultation to seek input from members of the public, businesses and environmental organisations Consultation to run for six months, seeking views on how river basin districts will be managed from 2021 Challenges covered include dry weather, climate change, pollution in our […]
29 Oct 2019
The Environment Bill is clearly a response to Brexit but the text is also beginning to include a wide range of other environmental matters not least concerning water and as such it also represents a major opportunity; for example: Water Briefing ‘Government says new Environment Bill will aim to deliver sustainable water resources Defra has published […]
29 Oct 2019
The River Thames Scheme Defra/Environment Agency ‘The River Thames Scheme will reduce flood risk to people living and working near the Thames. It will enhance the resilience of nationally important infrastructure, contribute to a vibrant local economy and create many recreational opportunities. Between 2020 and 2025 the Environment Agency will build a new flood channel alongside the […]
29 Oct 2019
This is an excellent guide to have to hand for those recently flooded. This comprehensive 24-page guide by Mary Dhonau, widely regarded as “Mary Queen of Floods”gives you plenty of practical advice on what to do if your property has been flooded. It explains what you need to know and what you can expect to happen in […]
29 Oct 2019
Like the successful schemes by Welsh Water … United Utilities is offering farmers with unwanted, unlabelled or out-of-date chemicals in their sheds and stores the opportunity to get them safely disposed of free of charge and with no questions asked. United Utilities ‘The water company is offering a pesticides and poisons amnesty to farmers in […]
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