05 Jun 2017
The Dorset Coast Coastal Community Team has secured a £5.6 million grant
The Dorset Coastal Community Team (DCCT), led by the Dorset Coast Forum, has been awarded £5.6 million to deliver the Dorset Coastal Connections – People and Places project – towards a £13.1 million portfolio of 18 projects aiming to improve and enhance coastal access, public realm infrastructure, increase visitor numbers, connect coastal communities and promote […]
05 Jun 2017
Seabed User & Developer Group position on Brexit
Seabed User & Developer Group position on Brexit Over the last twenty years the marine industry has worked closely with UK government and its agencies to ensure that legislation delivers sustainable development in increasingly proportionate ways. While it remains challenging at times to get approval for development in the marine environment and more can still […]
05 Jun 2017
UK & EU Atlas Project: Information & MSP for Atlantic deep ocean environments
Two articles: 1. ATLAS Project: ‘EU-funded research is shedding more light on the depths of the North Atlantic maritime region – a better understanding of deep-sea habitats will inform the sustainable management of this vital resource. What happens in the depths of oceans has a profound effect on our environment and climate – currently a […]
31 May 2017
Round up of manifesto ideas from the Parties and Water Groups – clear choices
Conservative manifesto I set some ideas out on this last week, here are Bruce Horton’s observations and two more contributions from the Association of Drainage Authorities Also the Angling Trust. Conservative Party includes support hydraulic fracturing and all other major parties are opposed, and are backing of the oil and gas sector. There is no […]
31 May 2017
Water resilience – Climate change a ‘huge threat’ – CEO Bristol water
Two articles focussing on resilience. The levels of investment by UU in solar and AD are interesting and reflect clear thinking on energy and energy prices. Climate change ‘huge’ threat to water resilience Utility Week: ‘Bristol Water boss Mel Karam, warns against complacency as “drought watch” kicks in across parts of the UK. The chief […]
31 May 2017
Circular Economy & Water: Jacobs to help Zero Waste Scotland
The circular economy is taking hold for many sectors – more developments two articles Zero Waste Scotland appoints Jacobs to help further circular economy opportunities Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has been appointed by Zero Waste Scotland to help progress its world-leading work on implementing circular economy solutions in Scotland. Jacobs will provide environmental, economic and engagement […]
31 May 2017
Records tumble for renewable output as UK Government shows its true colours
Just as Germany break records for its renewables output and UK breaks its solar output record the UK Government show their true colours on climate change trying to weaken European climate change proposals. Leaked documents show UK Government lobbying to weaken EU climate targets despite Brexit Energydesk, Greenpeace ‘On the very day Theresa May triggered […]
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