24 Oct 2016
Large Atlantic MPA proposed by Birdlife to OSPAR
BirdLife International proposes protected status for area of the Atlantic identified as vital for marine biodiversity. BirdLife International has presented a proposal to create a new Marine Protected Area (MPA) under OSPAR, the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic. If accepted by OSPAR, the MPA will be the first […]
24 Oct 2016
No take zones & Lobsters: The evidence builds – Arran
Ecology isn’t simple. The relationship between species in the environment is dynamic and complex. Evidence building in the UK from Lundy and Arran are showing how crustacean populations develop once no take zones are introduced. It has taken years for such experiments to be allowed in UK and now we should be using this evidence […]
18 Oct 2016
Labour’s 170 questions recognise, water, environment, climate change & environment
Bob Earll: Thanks to Rob Lawson for the heads up on this. There are also sections on Agriculture and Fisheries – questions 39-47: Commentary and a full list from the Independent – coverage & questions. Rob Lawson: Labour’s 170 questions for David Davis were probably one of the better things the official opposition has done […]
18 Oct 2016
Emma Howard Boyd, New Environment Agency Chair starts to outline her thinking
Bob Earll ‘The Chairmen of the Environment Agency have had a chequered history. Whilst perhaps not setting the world alight this blog (below) begins to set out that the new Environment Agency Chairmen, Emma Howard Boyd, does get the big picture. She has a strong investment background (see Her profile and details ) in the […]
18 Oct 2016
Land-use & Water: Rewilding & Water –Video Evidence to the EAC
Don’t be put off by the title of this Environmental Audit Committee evidence. Some seriously big hitters can be seen contributing to this developing debate. Water is at the heart of much of the session. Brexit is providing a major opportunity to look at more constructive ways of incentivising farmers to do the right thing. […]
18 Oct 2016
Containment News & the realities of water pollution day to day ….
Water pollution isn’t really a very fashionable topic, in addition to those high profile fines and incidents there are a host of smaller incidents which continue to beg the question about management and investment practices for all sorts of businesses. Containment News is a mine of information on this ongoing problem: To subscribe to this FREE monthly […]
18 Oct 2016
Do green streets actually work for stormwater management?
Deeproot Blog: Green Infrastructure for Your Community – blog and articles: Green Streets have become a more common feature of the urban landscape in cities and towns across the United States and abroad. And for good reason: they provide substantial value in community aesthetics, redevelopment, livability and environmental compliance. You may know from personal experience […]
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