26 Jan 2021
The Environment Agency has published a summary of responses to the recent Challenges and Choices consultation, into the “challenges our waters face and the choices we all need to make to help tackle those challenges”. The Agency received a total of 606 responses from a range of groups and individuals, including: the water industry local […]
26 Jan 2021
From Defra A joint industry-government group established last year to tackle river pollution has today (22 January) agreed a new objective to prevent damage from storm overflows. The Storm Overflows Taskforce – made up of Defra, the Environment Agency, Ofwat, Consumer Council for Water, Blueprint for Water and Water UK – has agreed to set […]
26 Jan 2021
From HR Wallingford Ahead of an upcoming ministerial direction in relation to reservoir safety, HR Wallingford is advising Bristol Water on updating its reservoir emergency flood (on-site) plans. The imminent amendment to the implementation of the Reservoir Act 1975 will make it a legal obligation for reservoir owners to have a written detailed plan for […]
26 Jan 2021
From Rewilding Britain Thanks to significant river restoration projects, kingfisher sightings in the capital have increased by 450% since 2000. London has 400 miles of riverways, three-quarters of which are encased below ground in concrete and metal tubes. Since 2000, more than 20 miles have been restored. These rewilding efforts have also seen an increase […]
26 Jan 2021
The government has published a summary of responses and its response to the recent consultation on the Future Homes Standard: All homes and business facilities will be required to meet new energy efficiency standards that reduce energy consumption and lower bills by 2025, after the Government finally outlined responses to the Future Homes Standard. There […]
26 Jan 2021
The Marine Biologist magazine: a benefit of Marine Biological Association membership With cutting-edge research, news, reviews, careers, policy, and much more, The Marine Biologist magazine is the voice of the marine biological community. The January edition is out now! A Special Edition on the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development We are delighted to […]
26 Jan 2021
A resume of Joe Biden’s first week … lots of reasons for optimism from ‘UnEarthed’ ‘There’s a new sheriff in town The United States, as noted by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, is rejoining the Paris Agreement. The controversial Keystone pipeline has been nixed. President Obama’s vehicle emissions standards have been reinstated. Several protected national monuments […]
26 Jan 2021
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow sets out the UK’s vision for our seas and highlights cross-government Offshore Wind Enabling Actions Programme in keynote speech at the 2021 Coastal Futures conference. Published 19 January 2021 Defra ‘Thank you for inviting me back to speak at this year’s Ocean Recovery event, and to celebrate the work that has […]
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