09 Aug 2017
Once about a time the monks built their toilets over carp ponds to enrich the water. A modern day version of combining the culture of herbivorous fish – Tilapia – could use the by-product of using algae to polish waste water. Making the links between innovations Aquaponics venture GrowUp Urban Farms is producing its target of […]
09 Aug 2017
White Paper Examining Opportunities and Challenges of Investing in the Rapidly Growing Energy Storage Market August 8, 2017 — AXIS Insurance, a business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS), and The Renewables Consulting Group (“RCG”) co-published a report that examines the opportunities and challenges for businesses, governments, utilities and other organizations that wish to […]
09 Aug 2017
Impact of catch and release angling practices on survival of salmon This report is an independent literature review undertaken by the Hull International Fisheries Institute to identify measures to maximise the survival of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) caught and released by anglers. The review employed electronic search engines, including Web of Science, Google Scholar and […]
07 Aug 2017
EU fishing boats can still operate in UK waters after Brexit, says Gove Environment secretary’s remarks to Danish industry leaders contradict his insistence that Britain ‘take back control’ after quitting EU common fisheries policy Michael Gove reportedly told Danish fishing industry leaders that the UK ‘does not have the capacity to catch and process all […]
07 Aug 2017
A very interesting article with plenty of links highlighting the current challenges A (renewed) policy focus on island communities? Rural Services Network: Jessica Sellick investigates ‘While islands are areas of land surrounded by water, many are little more than barren rock with few plants on them and others are amongst the most crowded places on […]
07 Aug 2017
Wildlife & Countryside Link’s Brexit Digest 02 August 2017 If you wish to receive Link’s fortnightly Brexit Digest or if you want to submit any content please contact Will Tricker, Brexit Policy and Campaigns Officer at Wildlife and Countryside Link From: Will Tricker [mailto:Will@wcl.org.uk] The Environment Secretary’s first set piece speech at WWF-UK’s The Living […]
07 Aug 2017
Plastic Bottle Tracker (PBT) Bob Earll 3/10/2017 – See News below – October 24th – Four articles Campaigners and Defra have claimed the success of reducing the use, waste and litter arising from plastic bags. Focused campaigns on particular items have therefore received some encouragement, but what is the next high priority target? There are […]
07 Aug 2017
Conservation charities, boating organisations and law enforcement agencies call for responsible behaviour in watching marine wildlife As large numbers of visitors begin to flock to the Cornish coast, the Cornwall Marine and Coastal Code Group is sending out a timely reminder on how to responsibly enjoy watching marine wildlife such as dolphins and basking sharks. The […]
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