25 Oct 2017
Future Brief: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): towards a POPs-free future POPs: a persistent problem, pole to pole The majority of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) identified until now are banned or restricted around the world owing to concerns about their harm to ecosystems and human health. However, this is not the end of the story; even […]
25 Oct 2017
Blue Health ‘The majority of Europe’s population lives in cities which have either developed along major rivers, been founded on the banks of inland lakes, or grown on the continent’s extensive coastline. These ‘blue’ environments have played a major role in both the historical and modern evolution of our urban areas. They have been used […]
25 Oct 2017
Around the globe, the reintroduction of large woody debris / material is a common tool for river restoration schemes in an effort to promote biodiversity and enhance natural flood protection. Several reviews of the scientific literature have concluded that it is generally considered as good practice, yet results do vary (e.g. it is often difficult […]
23 Oct 2017
Sea Scotland 2017 Sustainable Development of Scotland’s Seas Securing Progress in Uncertain Times 21st June, Discovery Point, Dundee – Conference website: http://www.seascotland.scot/ Conference Overview ‘Recognising the uncertainty regarding management of marine resources following the UK’s vote to leave the EU, the Sea Scotland 2017 conference aimed to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the […]
23 Oct 2017
Experts predict 15-turbine Hywind project could pave the way for offshore wind farms to deploy in deeper, more remote waters Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will open the world’s first floating offshore wind farm later today in a landmark occasion for the offshore wind sector. The 30MW Hywind project, developed by Norwegian energy giant Statoil […]
23 Oct 2017
The WaveSub prototype from Welsh developers Marine Power Systems begins sub-sea testing phase in Cornwall Marine Power Systems (MPS), a wave power technology development company based in Wales, UK, will unveil its quarter-scale, prototype WaveSub wave energy generator, marking its move to a new, sea-based phase of its development. The event marks a milestone in […]
23 Oct 2017
Following the publication of the 10 years of MCCIP report card earlier this year, and a recent plenary session at MASTS, we are pleased to offer a webinar to key stakeholders with an interest in our work. The webinar, entitled, “10 years of reporting marine climate change impacts: lessons from the science-policy interface” will provide an […]
18 Oct 2017
Two articles: 1. Omitting the Precautionary principle & the polluter pays from the European Withdrawal Bill (EUWB) Guardian: ‘UK withdrawal bill ‘rips the heart out of environmental law’, say campaigners. New bill omits key ‘precautionary’ principle requiring developers and industry to prove actions will not harm wildlife or habitats as well as the ‘polluter pays’ […]
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