05 Sep 2019
Boris Johnson has sought to break away from EU Environmental regulations in negotiations
Note: many of these links are behind pay-walls. Business Green: The Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought to break away from EU environmental and social standards after Brexit, demanding Brussels rewrite previously-agreed terms committing the UK a ‘level playing field’ with Europe on trade and regulations, according to reports. During talks with Brussels last week over a […]
05 Sep 2019
Flood water volumes increase over the last 50 years – Report in Nature
Greater volumes of water are now involved in the average flood in northern England and southern Scotland than 50 years ago i Newsletter: Tom Bawden Greater volumes of water are now involved in the average flood in northern England and southern Scotland than 50 years ago as climate change increases the amount of rainfall, researchers say. […]
05 Sep 2019
Water labelling could help reduce PCC by up to 30 litres per person per day
New research, commissioned through the water industry collaborative fund for Waterwise’s Water Efficiency Strategy Steering Group, has found that a government-led mandatory water label linked to building regulations and fittings standards could reduce personal water consumption by up to 30 litres per person per day within 25 years. Phase 2 Summary Report (2019); Phase 2 […]
05 Sep 2019
Scottish Water targets net zero emissions drive five years early of national target 2045
Scottish Water welcomes the opportunity to deliver net zero emissions ahead of national targets, as set out today in the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government. The plan sets out national priorities for the coming year and places a focus on how the country will respond to the climate emergency, highlighting the important role Scottish Water […]
05 Sep 2019
Engagement – Meaningful metrics on engagement, social & economic benefits
A new resource has been uploaded to the Learn section on the CaBA website to provide guidance and suggestions for capturing more meaningful metrics on engagement (citizen science, volunteering etc) and the social and economic benefits of work by CaBA partnerships. We know that many engagement outcomes clearly improve people’s lives but it is often hard to […]
05 Sep 2019
Public concern for nature reaches all-time high
Published 3 September 2019 More people than ever before are concerned about damage to nature, new national statistics published today (3 September 2019) by Natural England show. In the world’s biggest scientific study of its kind, Natural England’s ‘Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment’ (MENE) report shows that nine out of ten adults in England are […]
27 Aug 2019
Another Scathing report on the Governments record on climate change – MPs
The Science and Technology Committee has highlighted the lack of Government policies in place to deliver the net zero target by 2050 and recommends 10 steps the Government should take to meet this legally binding target. Read the full report Read the report summary Read the report conclusions and recommendations The Committee welcomes the Government’s […]
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