15 Apr 2014
IPCC ‘The Working Group III contribution assesses the options for mitigating climate change and their underlying technological, economic and institutional requirements. It transparently lays out risks, uncertainty and ethical foundations of climate change mitigation policies on the global, national and sub-national level, investigates mitigation measures for all major sectors and assesses investment and finance issues.’ […]
14 Apr 2014
If you have ever wondered what informs decision making by Government this diagram sets ‘science’ and ‘evidence’ in context; these are just two of the things that influence decision making. Dave Morris (Cefas) described this at the CMS Evidence conference in July 2013. This diagram is useful in a variety of contexts in understanding decision making. This […]
09 Apr 2014
MMO ‘Today marks a real milestone for the future of our seas, as England’s first marine plans have been formally adopted by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Owen Paterson. The first two plans cover the East inshore and offshore areas. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published the final plans, and a range […]
09 Apr 2014
EFRA ‘Severe storms and heavy rainfall continue to cause extensive flooding events across the UK, causing disruption and distress to individuals and communities and costing millions. The Committee published a Report on Managing Flood Risk in July 2013 and held an evidence session on the Winter Floods on 22 January 2014. The Committee was deeply […]
09 Apr 2014
Telegraph ‘David Cameron could make manifesto pledge to get ‘rid’ of wind farms. A senior source close to the Prime Minister has said that David Cameron wants to go into the next election pledging to “rid” the countryside of onshore wind farms, a source close to the Prime Minister has said. Mr Cameron wants to […]
07 Apr 2014
03 Apr 2014
This report may be downloaded from The Crown Estate website at: http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/media/556880/published-eri-salmon-migration-report.pdf The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a migratory species of significant conservation and socio-economic importance around the coasts of Scotland, and in many Scottish rivers. Improving our understanding of the biology and migratory behaviour of these iconic and economically valuable fish is particularly […]
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