23 Oct 2017
Experts predict 15-turbine Hywind project could pave the way for offshore wind farms to deploy in deeper, more remote waters Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will open the world’s first floating offshore wind farm later today in a landmark occasion for the offshore wind sector. The 30MW Hywind project, developed by Norwegian energy giant Statoil […]
23 Oct 2017
The WaveSub prototype from Welsh developers Marine Power Systems begins sub-sea testing phase in Cornwall Marine Power Systems (MPS), a wave power technology development company based in Wales, UK, will unveil its quarter-scale, prototype WaveSub wave energy generator, marking its move to a new, sea-based phase of its development. The event marks a milestone in […]
23 Oct 2017
Following the publication of the 10 years of MCCIP report card earlier this year, and a recent plenary session at MASTS, we are pleased to offer a webinar to key stakeholders with an interest in our work. The webinar, entitled, “10 years of reporting marine climate change impacts: lessons from the science-policy interface” will provide an […]
18 Oct 2017
Two articles: 1. Omitting the Precautionary principle & the polluter pays from the European Withdrawal Bill (EUWB) Guardian: ‘UK withdrawal bill ‘rips the heart out of environmental law’, say campaigners. New bill omits key ‘precautionary’ principle requiring developers and industry to prove actions will not harm wildlife or habitats as well as the ‘polluter pays’ […]
18 Oct 2017
Water UK (see below) have responded quickly to the WWF and call for a debate – well perhaps this report and the EA’s report highlighting the growth of serious pollution incidents – will prompt that debate. No wonder UK Government wants to get rid of the polluter pays and the precautionary principle! Water UK response […]
18 Oct 2017
Cathryn Ross speaking notes – Moody’s 2017 UK Water Sector Conference, 17 October 2017 Ofwat: ‘Good morning everyone. It’s great to be here. And thanks to Neil and the team at Moody’s for inviting me. When I agreed to talk at this conference I said I’d talk about the challenges and opportunities for companies through […]
18 Oct 2017
This research explored customers’ awareness of the bigger picture about the future availability of water, as well as their attitudes to water use. The study took the form of four, one-day workshops in London, York, Neath (Wales) and Norwich during June 2017. The sample consisted of 93 water customers. The key findings include: The future […]
18 Oct 2017
Two sets of information from the Angling Trust and the Environment Agency 1. Angling Trust: A petition of nearly 2,000 signatures calling for an end to the commercial exploitation of endangered baby eels was handed in to the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street by the Golden Valley Fish and Wildlife Association with support […]
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