03 Nov 2020
The leaked report is called a “Scottish Overall Assessment 2020” and examines the state of six vital habitats in 11 marine regions around Scotland. It is a draft dated October 2019 compiled by scientists from the government’s NatureScot, formerly Scottish Natural Heritage, and Marine Scotland. The report’s main conclusion is that the marine habitats in […]
03 Nov 2020
A new paper predicts 20% increased fish catches for closure of just 5% of global ocean area (continue). A related article discusses the challenges of implementing these findings along with the need to do so (continue) The implications of this prediction, based on fisheries models, seem like a ‘no brainer’: close 1/20 of our seas […]
03 Nov 2020
At Cornwall IFCA’s Committee meeting on Friday 18 September, several Cornwall IFCA Committee members agreed that there is a problem with net-caught bass landings going up in Cornwall and expressed concern that some Cornish fixed netters are illegally targeting bass and landing it as “unavoidable bycatch”. In 2019, nearly 70% of all net-caught bass landed […]
03 Nov 2020
The coastal concordat for England dated 11 November 2013 was an agreement between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Communities and Local Government (now the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)), the Department for Transport, the Marine Management Organisation, the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Local Government […]
29 Oct 2020
Natural Capital Committee – press release ‘Expert Committee calls on Government to halt declines in England’s environment New framework developed by expert committee reveals serious decline across England’s natural environment. Government must act urgently to ensure future generations have access to the multiple benefits that natural assets provide. The British public can play vital role […]
29 Oct 2020
Defra ‘ There was critical coverage in Saturday (24th)’s Times on breaches of environmental protection laws and the Environment Agency’s enforcement and prosecutions of those responsible. Across three pieces in Saturday’s paper, The Times depicts an increase in environmental breaches alongside a decline in EA site inspections in its main, data-driven story, [Behind a pay wall] […]
29 Oct 2020
PR19 appeals – Ofwat rejects CMA proposals and warns water customers could pay more Ofwat has warned that customers will pay more on their water bills and investors could scoop up the extra as higher dividend pay-outs if the Competition and Markets Authority confirms its position on the price review appeals by four water companies. The […]
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