07 Jun 2022
Many important ocean regions off the coasts of the mainland United States are significantly unprotected, according to a new analysis of marine protected areas. The study finds that large portions of the coast have only 5% or less of its area conserved and a vast majority of the Mid-Atlantic coast unprotected. For the study, researchers […]
07 Jun 2022
NRW, on behalf of the Wales Marine Action and Advisory Group, is hosting two short online workshops 1-3pm on 13 and 16 June 2022. Register your free place on one or both workshops at TOCYN (13 June or 16 June) or contact marine.as@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk for more information. Workshop 1 (13 June 2022 1-3pm) map existing work of who is doing what, where and the […]
07 Jun 2022
Defra and the Environment Agency announce new grants: ‘Innovative projects to restore and rewet peatlands, create green urban spaces and improve flood resilience are among 50 schemes to benefit from the final round of a pioneering fund to drive private investment in nature and tackle climate change. The second round of the Natural Environment Investment […]
07 Jun 2022
The European Commission published its Communication “Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2023” giving an annual review of EU’s fisheries management and outlining priorities ahead for 2023. As stated by the EC, ‘The figures, as assessed by independent scientific agencies, show that conservation efforts are further bearing fruit and the […]
07 Jun 2022
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to implement a ban on many of the most problematic single-use plastics, as legislation comes into force. The ban means it will be an offence for businesses in Scotland to provide the items – which include plastic cutlery, plates and stirrers. Around 700 million of these […]
01 Jun 2022
From Waterbriefing On 17 January 2022 regional water resources groups, made up of water companies and other water users and stakeholders, launched 5 emerging regional water resources plans for consultation. Introducing the review, the Agency said: “We are now at a pivotal point of opportunity for water resources management. In March 2020, the Environment Agency […]
01 Jun 2022
01 Jun 2022
Water companies face an important choice around the type of water meters they choose to install on customers’ premises. This choice will influence outcomes including cost performance, customer experience, for meeting regulatory requirements and for the environment. In this report, we look at the choice between Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and less advanced options, including […]
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