The government has published its new Industrial Strategy. One of the ‘sector deals’ announced covers artificial intelligence, which could “could dramatically reduce the amount of water needed for agriculture”. The Strategy also says that “developing a National Policy Statement for water resources to ensure that businesses and households in England can continue to rely on […]
Reported in Water Briefing, Ofwat says that a crackdown on leakage could save enough water for five cities. The regulator has urged water companies to go “much further” to cut down on leakage and has challenged the industry to save up to 170 billion litres of water a year by targeting leaks. Addressing the issue […]
Interesting article in Forbes magazine, in which Zero Mass Water CEO Cody Friesen showcases his Source panels which extract water from the air. It’s often said you can’t make something out of nothing. Cody Friesen may have come as close to succeeding as anyone. To show me his technological sleight of hand, Friesen invites […]
‘Delivering world leading fisheries management in the UK’ In preparation for the publication of the Fisheries Bill, White Paper on fisheries and Parliamentary scrutiny The Pew Trusts have published their recommendations on ‘Delivering world leading fisheries management in the UK’
I missed this when this material was published in late April – sorry! Here is a link to the EU website on this Here is the link to the UK legal documentation Here is a link from Sian John & Rufus Howard at Royal Haskoning on the implication of the changes Embracing the new EIA […]
South-west Bottlenose Dolphin Population Collating existing evidence and co-ordinate bottlenose dolphin research in Cornwall and Southwest England Rebecca Dudley – ‘We are incredibly lucky here in the Southwest of England to have bottlenose dolphins in our waters and to regularly see them from land and boat. Sadly however, there is currently no specific protection offered […]
Amazing experiences off Fowey West country kayaker and adventurer Rupert Kirkwood got lucky just two miles off Fowey in Cornwall during a trip with companions Jeremy and Jane. Having glimpsed a breaching tuna here a couple of days previously, I was absolutely set on making the effort to get one on camera,” Rupert said. They […]
The latest shindig to progress international action on climate change has concluded in Bonn. According to the official website, the event was a “launch pad for higher ambition”. You can read about specific commitments made, relating to finance, coordinating action, corporate commitments and government ratifications. There is good analysis in the Guardian, including the 19 […]