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The programme for the EAC, EFRA & ECCC parliamentary committees has taken shape

Environment Audit Committee Conference: The Government’s approach to sustainable development The Environmental Audit Committee hosts a conference on the Government’s approach to sustainable development. Inquiry: Government’s approach to sustainable development Environmental Audit Committee The conference will be held on Tuesday 10 November 2015 in the Attlee Suite, Portcullis House between 9am and 11am. The event will […]

Beaver update – Devon and not the cause of flooding in Scotland!

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Beavers in Devon See: http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/devon-beaver-project/ There is an E-newsletter that we are producing quarterly to keep people updated about the beaver trial on the river Otter. For more details contact : Mark Elliott <melliott@devonwildlifetrust.org> ‘Extreme Rainfall’ Not Beavers Caused Blyth Floods, Probe Finds A joint investigation has concluded that severe flooding in a Perthshire village was caused by “extreme […]

Fifty years of Coastal Land use change mapped by the National Trust

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In 1965, concerned about the impact of development along the coast of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we launched our Neptune Coastline Campaign to help us raise money to buy and protect further stretches of the coast. That summer we commissioned the University of Reading to survey how land along the coast of England, Wales […]

Cumulative effects assessment on construction of wind farms – Dutch reports

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Effects of the construction of wind farms on ecology – from Rob Gerits In the Ecology and Cumulation Framework (KEC), the possible cumulative ecological effects of existing offshore wind farms and offshore wind farms still under construction were studied with the ten offshore wind farms agreed in the SER Energy Agreement. The effects of wind […]

Use of Pulse Trawls in the North Sea – and not an EIA in sight!

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This advice notice describes the current context of this fishery including: An introduction which highlights that although 80+ vessels are now using this method Observed benefits The observed risks Areas for consideration – the issues this fishery raises – which are many – No EIA! There are also more references 7-1415 20150923 Use of Pulse […]

MPAs 3 reports: Valuing MPAs (WWF) – Damage & Recovery in Scotland’s MPAs (SNH) – The effect of climate change on marine biodiversity (MCCIP)

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Three reports of interest to those concerned with MPAs and marine biodiversity: 1.Marine protected Areas – Smart Investments in Ocean Health – report WWF Valuing MPAs – some useful material on economics of MPAs and high cost benefit ratios associated with them. http://ocean.panda.org/media/WWF_Marine_Protected_Areas_LR_SP.pdf 2. Report explores recovery of habitats and species in Scotland’s […]

UK Regulation Policy explained! New Economics Foundation report

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One has to be wary of using cultural references so here is an explanation of Doublespeak – Wikipedia, ‘Doublespeak is language that deliberately disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words. Doublespeak may take the form of euphemisms (e.g., “downsizing” for layoffs, “servicing the target” for bombing), in which case it is primarily meant to […]

Cash prizes for Students working on marine projects

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From: Jules Agate, Marine Conservation Society – Mobile: 07891 319277 Switchboard: 01989 566017 Email: jules.agate@mcsuk.org I’d like to share with you a fantastic opportunity for students, studying in the UK, to win an award and cash prizes for marine projects. The Award is the National Student Awards by P1 Marine Foundation, and this year they’ve […]