13 Oct 2015
This mine of information from Bob Harris in the Autumn Demonstration Test Catchment (DTC) newsletter includes: Update on mitigation methods and farm economics Estimating the monetary cost of nutrient and sediment loss at the farm-scale in the River Eden catchment New project – Impacts of different vegetation in riparian buffer strips on hydrology and water […]
13 Oct 2015
The Environment Agency are using a range of videos posted on YouTube to get across their new Trigger Point approach to flooding on the levels to see more go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vFc-vR9Wmg BBC ‘A three-point flood trigger plan has been introduced on the Somerset Levels in an attempt to make it clear when action will be […]
13 Oct 2015
Despite tap water being freely available and safe in many countries, bottled water is widely consumed around the world. This has negative effects on the environment, including water wastage and pollution. This study assessed beliefs about purchasing bottled water and tested three strategies to change behaviour, showing that combining persuasive information and social pressure can […]
12 Oct 2015
Utility Week ‘A spokesperson for the firm (TLSB) said it would be ready to build once the remaining permissions have been secured and financial close with investors is achieved. However, “the Board of Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay [the company created to own and operate the lagoon] has concluded that this won’t be possible by year-end, ruling […]
12 Oct 2015
Study highlights potential gannet mortality in the Forth from offshore wind By MarEx 2015-09-28 19:08:03 Marine Executive With about four percent of its population using offshore wind power, the U.K. is arguably the world leader in clean energy. But a new study suggests that the U.K.’s aims to harness renewable energy could have an unintended […]
12 Oct 2015
MMO July 17th 2015 ‘To ensure it makes effective management decisions, the MMO must maintain a level of technical capability within its own staff alongside a clear strategic approach to ensuring any evidence needs are met both now and in the future. This document sets out Part 1 of the MMO’s Evidence Strategy for 2015 […]
12 Oct 2015
Stephen Hull ABPmer: Ten years on from the Irish Sea marine planning pilot study and following enactment of legislation for marine planning through Marine Acts for the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the establishment of the necessary institutional frameworks, marine plans for UK seas are finally in production. In a new white paper, Stephen […]
12 Oct 2015
I missed this when it came out but this has important implications for the management in many areas of the Scottish coast. Scottish Government ‘An analysis of the impacts from different options for the management of the Scottish Inshore fisheries. In particular, the report provides an appraisal of scenarios related to restrictions on the use […]
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