19 Sep 2017
The recently discovered ‘monster fatberg’ blocking sewers in East London is being used by Thames Water to produce biodiesel. According to the company, “the monster 250-metre long Whitechapel fatberg will be converted into around 10,000 litres of biodiesel. The congealed mass of fat, oil, grease, wet wipes and sanitary products discovered blocking an east London […]
19 Sep 2017
The government reports that Atlantic salmon have been discovered on the River Ecclesbourne, a tributary of the River Derwent, Derbyshire for the first time since the Industrial Revolution following work carried out by the Environment Agency and its partners. The discovery comes following the installation of fish passes on the River Derwent by the Environment […]
19 Sep 2017
The 4th International Marine Protected Areas Congress recently took place in Chile IMPAC4 – click here for the website. Two main items a Blog from the MMOs Craig McGarvey on UK’s approach to the Blue Belt & and a video on the High Seas issues from James Nikitine. UK Blue Belt – global ambitions for marine […]
19 Sep 2017
CIEEM’s Biodiversity Net Gain Principles a welcome step Steve Hull 30/08/2017 Notwithstanding strong regulation of development in the marine environment and some notable successes in managing the impacts of marine activities, the UK still remains some way from achieving its vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas. The 2011 Natural […]
19 Sep 2017
Fish drawn to feed on plastic due to deceptive chemical signature Eco-magazine: ‘When a small fish, like an anchovy, is eaten by a larger predator, whatever is in that smaller fish extends up the entire food chain. That’s why it’s important for us to understand why more than fifty marine species seem driven to ingest […]
15 Sep 2017
OSPAR – A Poor deal for the Taxpayer – Removal of Oil & Gas Infrastructure Energy Voice Tom Baxter – Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Aberdeen University Click here to read more Any industrial or societal endeavor should be subject to a sustainability assessment and decommissioning is no different. The key metrics for the UK’s […]
15 Sep 2017
Renewables Price – Green light for more big offshore farms Three Offshore Wind Projects Secure Contracts for Difference as Strike Prices Go Down Offshore Wind biz ‘The UK government has awarded three offshore wind projects with Contracts for Difference (CfD) in the second round of auctions with strike prices going as low as GBP 57.50/MWh […]
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