22 Nov 2022
Campaigners who blame dredging for a die-off of shellfish along the North East coast have called for a halt to the practice in the River Tees while investigations continue. In October 2021, thousands of dead crabs and lobsters were found washed up on the Tees estuary and neighbouring north-east beaches. Countless crustaceans were found, with Marske […]
22 Nov 2022
The Eastern Daily Press has reported that plans have been revealed for a tidal barrage stretching from Norfolk to Lincolnshire, which could generate tidal power, protect the Fens from flooding and allow a new deep sea container port to be created. Centre Port, which is behind the scheme, wants to build a hydro-electric […]
22 Nov 2022
There is strong support for more legal protection for Irish waters according to a coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and networks. Fair Seas has revealed details of its survey conducted to learn about the connection Irish people have with the sea. The research shows that 31% of people believe that Irish seas are […]
22 Nov 2022
For thirty years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the “loss and damage” they suffer as a result of climate change. As the COP27 climate summit in Egypt wrapped, they finally succeeded. However, critics have lamented the overall outcome of COP27, saying it falls well short of a sufficient response […]
17 Nov 2022
Some water company and regional water resource plans have been published for consultation this week. They include large programmes of work to manage demand and supply over the next 25-50 years. Read more about the £6 billion plan launched to counter serious threat to water security and the environment in Eastern England For the South […]
17 Nov 2022
Interesting piece in The Guardian The government has “no idea” how much water is being taken from rivers and groundwater, according to an Environment Agency (EA) whistleblower, as swathes of England remain in drought despite recent heavy rainfall. The whistleblower told the Guardian that the EA’s regulation of water abstraction points for farms, small businesses and private […]
17 Nov 2022
On ‘Women and Water’ Day at COP27, the power of women as key drivers of climate solutions, and the crucial impact that the climate crisis is having on our water supply took centre stage in Sharm el-Sheikh. Meanwhile, the negotiations on the conference outcome continued, with UN officials calling for ‘building bridges’ to deliver on […]
17 Nov 2022
The Guardian reports on a Raw deal: discontent is rising as water companies pump sewage into UK waters Sky News says ‘Sewage pumped into sea’ turns idyllic Cornwall cove brown in dramatic footage described as ‘shocking’ And Southern Water apparently ‘dumps sewage 493 times in eight days at bathing beaches’ according to The Guardian Only […]
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