16 Apr 2019
Bypassing the ship’s oily water separator to dump bilge waste is an illegal but relatively common practice. In the United States, it is one of the most frequently prosecuted maritime crimes, thanks to generous whistleblower awards, the ease of finding physical evidence and an enthusiasm for MARPOL enforcement. However, oily water discharge rules are less commonly […]
09 Apr 2019
Yorkshire Water has offered a charity donation to resolve an investigation into a sewage pollution event. The Environment Agency has secured £200,000 donation through an Enforcement Undertaking following a pollution incident near Doncaster. Yorkshire Water Services Ltd have paid £200,000 to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust as part of an Enforcement Undertaking (EU). The EU was […]
09 Apr 2019
Environment secretary Michael Gove has announced plans for a “distinguished” lawyer to lead a shadow watchdog to oversee environmental protection in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Speaking in front of the EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee last week, Gove was asked by the Lords asked about plans for the regulatory gap that would be […]
09 Apr 2019
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry to consider the impact and threat to biosecurity from invasive species. The UK is witnessing a rise in the introduction of non-native species with damaging effects from invasive species estimated to cost almost £2 billion a year. The inquiry will focus on the impact and management […]
09 Apr 2019
From the Guardian Plastic bags now make up only 1% of plastic in freshwater after sustained efforts to reduce their use. Plastic bottles, the detritus of our throwaway water and soft drinks habits, are the most prevalent form of plastic pollution in European waterways, according to a new report. Food wrappers, including crisp and sweet […]
09 Apr 2019
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, alongside 11 partners, will receive £4 million from the EU’s Urban Innovation Actions initiative for this project. The partners will then identify sites within Greater Manchester where natural capital climate adaptation projects can manage urban flood and overheating risks. Bundling schemes will create larger investable packages of projects, at scales that […]
09 Apr 2019
From the Guardian Pesticides and antibiotics are polluting streams across Europe, a study has found. Scientists say the contamination is dangerous for wildlife and may increase the development of drug-resistant microbes. More than 100 pesticides and 21 drugs were detected in the 29 waterways analysed in 10 European nations, including the UK. A quarter of the […]
09 Apr 2019
The EU has confirmed it wants a short-term arrangement with the UK on fishing quotas in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Karmenu Vella, the European commissioner for fisheries and maritime affairs, said he wanted to see that “the EU and the UK would decide to continue to give access to each other’s waters”. Otherwise, “the […]
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