21 Oct 2025
Photo by Andy Li Under intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate. The International Maritime Organisation vote on 17th October marks a significant setback for international maritime climate regulation ahead of next month’s COP30 climate summit in […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by J F Norwegian energy giant Equinor has resubmitted its application to develop the Rosebank oil field with an assessment showing the project would generate nearly 250 million tonnes of CO₂ over 25 years, more than 50 times the original extraction emissions figure. The resubmission triggers a public consultation closing on 20th November, […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Red Morley Last-minute changes to the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill have sparked backlash from nature groups who have accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of removing environmental protections to secure growth headlines ahead of her budget. The amendments are designed to make it easier for developers to side-step environmental laws for major projects […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Andy Grayson The Scottish Government has implemented new fisheries management measures protecting over 176,900 km² of Scotland’s 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas and Special Areas of Conservation from bottom-towed fishing gear. The restrictions, which came into effect on 16th October, represent a significant step forward for marine conservation but have sparked debate […]
21 Oct 2025
One of the largest artificial reefs in the world has been installed at a wind farm off the Sussex coast in what operators describe as a “global first”. The project at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm saw 75,000 specially designed “reef cubes” placed at the base of a single turbine, representing the first full-scale […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Oleks Film The world’s oceans are losing their greenness owing to global heating, according to a study that suggests the planet’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide could be weakening. The change is caused by a decline of phytoplankton, the tiny marine organisms responsible for nearly half of the biosphere’s productivity. The findings, […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Rob Webbon The world’s first renewable energy island is taking shape off the coast of Belgium with major structural works now complete for 2025. In mid-September, the last caisson for this year was installed at Princess Elisabeth Island, requiring the help of more than 300 workers and 15 specialised vessels, contractor DEME […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Jeremy Steward The UK Government has announced a £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund to support fishing businesses and coastal communities across the UK, with £56 million allocated to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Scottish Government will receive £28 million, the Welsh Government £18 million, and the Northern Ireland Executive £10 million, […]
