22 Sep 2017
The following marine-related JNCC Reports have been published: Report 598 Monitoring guidance for marine benthic habitats Report 515 Physical Damage (Reversible Change) – Penetration and/or disturbance of the substrate below the surface of the seabed, including abrasion Report 601 Physical damage (Reversible Change) – Habitat structure changes – removal of substratum (extraction) Report 602 Review […]
19 Sep 2017
19 Sep 2017
Following a recent consultation, Defra has published its Strategic Policy Statement to Ofwat. Full details are available here, but some of the key points are: No substantive changes from the draft statement – the wording of some points / objectives has moved away from “Ofwat should work with” to be more challenging for both the […]
19 Sep 2017
The government has published the results of the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. The cost of offshore wind has halved since 2015, with three new projects clearing the latest CfD round at just £58/MWh from 2022-23. The Guardian reports that the government is now under pressure to reconsider its commitment to a new generation […]
19 Sep 2017
The Environmental Policy Forum has warned the EU Withdrawal Bill is “inadequate” to deliver Environment Secretary Michael Gove’s vision of a “green Brexit”. However, unencumbered by the views of experts, it is reported that Defra Secretary of State Michael Gove, in a recent visit to the West Country, will ensure that the “lion’s share” of […]
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 […]
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