22 Oct 2019
Natural Capital Assets for the UK – Office for National Statistics October 2019
This article looks at natural capital assets, the flows and values of services – terms that help us think logically about how to measure aspects of the natural world and their impact upon people. Natural capital assets are things that persist long-term, such as mountains or a fish population. From these assets, people receive a […]
22 Oct 2019
Return of Bitterns – recovery RSPB Blog
This year the annual butterbump survey has recorded another increase with 198 booming male bitterns found at 89 sites across England and Wales, of which 102 were found on RSPB reserves. From historical sources, it is clear that Bitterns once bred across the UK. By the 1880s, however, they were considered extinct as a breeding […]
21 Oct 2019
Brexit ‘New Deal’ and Environment & Fishing – NGOs comment
Environmental Regulations Sean Spiers Greener UK The Greener UK coalition of 13 environment groups has analysed the Brexit deal against four benchmarks for a green Brexit. We believe the agreement poses a high risk to the environment. bit.ly/35EpM3Q 1/ pic.twitter.com/LbduY2C37b Fishing Opportunities Griffin Carpenter NEF: ‘Old deal on the left, new deal on the right. […]
21 Oct 2019
Boris to chair new Climate Change committee
1. PM to chair new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change The Prime Minister will chair a new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change to drive further action across government to protect our environment, reduce emissions and improve air quality. Published 17 October 2019 The Prime Minister is announcing today, Thursday 17 October, that he will chair […]
21 Oct 2019
Electric Pulse Fishing – new report shows damage to benthic species
The UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science is due to publish a study according to which pulse trawling, also known as electric fishing, kills off more than half of the seabed species, while traditional fishing methods only impact 21%. EURACTIV’s partner le Journal de l’Environnement reports. The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science […]
21 Oct 2019
Oil Rig decommissioning – OSPAR Special Meeting on UK derogations on removal
OSPAR held a special consultative meeting in accordance with OSPAR Decision 98/3 on the Disposal of Disused Offshore Installations today in London. On Friday 18 October 2019 a meeting was held in London in accordance with OSPAR Decision 98/3 on the Disposal of Disused Offshore Installations. The Decision prohibits the dumping, and leaving wholly or partly […]
21 Oct 2019
Coastal Zones and Earth Observation data – chance to contribute to ongoing developments
Dear all, Please spread around your networks for those working in coastal zones, with data requirements, particularly around European monitoring. Note the deadline for submissions is 15th November – for Earth Observation people jump to the original email below, for non Earth Observation people here’s a stab at why it’s relevant with some educated guess […]
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