01 Nov 2018
Three articles … in small steps the Government is moving to get a grip on single use plastics. 1. Budget 2018: Hammond confirms plastic tax to ‘transform economics of sustainable packaging’ The government is to introduce a new tax on plastic packaging as it seeks to ramp up efforts to tackle the scourge of litter and […]
01 Nov 2018
Research Opportunity – Bird Collision Avoidance of Offshore Wind Turbines The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), in Aberdeen Bay, Scotland, became operational in summer 2018. This innovative 93.2MW 11-turbine offshore wind scheme trials next generation technology and boosts the industry’s drive to competitive clean power see www.vattenfall.co.uk/eowdc for more project specific information. Vattenfall have […]
29 Oct 2018
The fisheries Bill was published on the 25th October (see below); early reactions include: NFFO statement SFF statement MCS Comments RSPB Comments Defra: ‘The Bill creates powers to build a sustainable, profitable UK fishing industry and deliver a Green Brexit with new protections for our precious marine environment. Legislation creating the powers the UK needs […]
29 Oct 2018
Committee on Climate Change: Managing the coast in a changing climate Managing the coast in a changing climate (2.92MB) This report by the CCC’s Adaptation Committee investigates the long-term challenges of managing England’s coastline against the backdrop of a changing climate. Overall, we conclude that the current approach to coastal management in England is unsustainable […]
29 Oct 2018
European Parliament Find out key facts about plastic in the ocean with our infographics, as well discover their impact and how the EU is acting to reduce plastic litter in the seas. The results of today’s single-use, throw-away plastic culture can be seen on sea shores and in oceans everywhere. Plastic waste is increasingly polluting […]
29 Oct 2018
From Martin Attrill The Case for Marine Parks – Blue Marine Foundation September 13, 2018 by Martin Attrill and Charles Clover The United Kingdom has 17,820 kilometres of coastline but no marine parks. Marine parks are an idea that could help the British public to engage with and to better understand and enjoy its diverse […]
29 Oct 2018
Marine Conservation Society By: Clare Fischer ‘The UK has come under pressure to better protect harbour porpoises after the European Court of Justice ruled that it had failed to provide enough sites for the only member of the porpoise family found in European waters. Dr Jean-Luc Solandt, MCS, Principle Specialist Marine Protected Areas, says: “We’ve been […]
23 Oct 2018
The Environment Agency’s head honcho has warned that the UK’s biggest flood risk, surface water, is growing. Reported in Water Briefing, Sir James Bevan told delegates at the CIWEM Surface Water Management Conference that surface water flooding threatens more people and properties than any other form of flood risk. Over 3 million properties in England […]
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