Two notes: Defra, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland have launched a consultation today. We are seeking views on the UK’s proposed ban on the manufacture and sale of cosmetics and personal care products containing microbeads which may harm the marine environment. The […]
Welsh MPA inquiry The Climate change, environment and rural affairs Committee launched an inquiry into the management of marine protected areas in Wales last week. We are carrying out a call for evidence and a public survey via our website: Could replace with: Written evidence can be submitted using the proforma on the website […]
Whist the MMO web post on the Dec 19th left the reason for the fish on the beach as unknown the fishermen involved have owned up …. Mike Kaiser wrote a piece on the 22nd also attributing strandings to a local fisherman Mystery of hundreds of thousands of dead fish on Cornish beach solved While […]
A pod of humpback whales has been photographed underwater for the first time in Britain. The rare moment was witnessed off the Shetland Islands, Scotland, by wildlife photographers Richard Shucksmith and Brydon Thomason. The Shetland Islands locals had spotted the whales feeding in the area over the previous three weeks, and were anticipating an opportunity […]
Climate change threatens ability of insurers to manage risk Extreme weather is driving up uninsured losses and insurers must use investments to fund global warming resilience, says study ClimateWise, a global network of 29 insurance industry organisations which is convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, has warned of the urgent need […]
Over the past year Waterwise has been working with the water sector to develop a Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK. The aim is to bring together all the current thinking on the next steps and actions required to achieve a water efficient UK. The final document should act as a template and guide for […]
Whilst the news of the new Trump team is depressing there is very clear evidence that the global finance and business sector gets climate change and the risk this poses to the global economy. Three very clear signals: The news that Bill Gates and other billionaires are investing in low carbon technologies is a huge […]
Environment Agency Annual fisheries reports Fisheries activity and expenditure in England for the financial year 2015 to 2016, including partnership working and delivery projects. Reports for England and Regions. Environment Agency publishes annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk The Environment Agency has published its annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk management work […]