26 Jan 2017
In December Mark Carney & Michael Bloomberg spoke to the need for greater disclosure by companies to the threats of climate change ….. Emma Howard Boyd the Environment Agency chair’s blog – and she comes from the finance sector – reflects on its importance. Emma Howard Boyd ‘The Governor of the Bank of England has […]
23 Jan 2017
DCLG ‘Coastal Communities Fund and Economic development in coastal and seaside areas A further 28 new Coastal Community Teams will be set up across the country. Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy today (20 January 2017) gave seaside areas a cash boost and urged an army of activists to help revitalise our Great British coast. Mr Percy announced […]
23 Jan 2017
Details of the next rounds of EMFF funds which cover: MMO ‘There are different eligibility requirements depending on who you are and what project you are applying for. In general, to qualify for EMFF funds your project needs to support the overall aims of the EMFF which are to: make the fisheries and aquaculture sectors more sustainable conservation of […]
23 Jan 2017
One might also ask about the environmental challenges ……. The Carbon Trust has launched a series of tenders to assess technology challenges associated with floating offshore wind. The Carbon Trust has launched a series of tenders to assess technology challenges associated with floating offshore wind. The studies are part of a joint industry project supported […]
23 Jan 2017
Another report promising boom time for UK fisheries – but is it true? Plenty of scope for analysts to test realities and the politics. Post Brexit Boom! The Robbery of UK Resources Fishing for Leave have produced a detailed analysis, using software commissioned by the group, to show catches in UK waters and what the […]
23 Jan 2017
European Marine Habitats red List – IUCN & EU For the first time, a comprehensive assessment of European habitats has been carried out, providing a clear picture of the state of the 490 habitats in 35 countries across Europe, from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean Sea, and in neighbouring coastal waters of the North […]
23 Jan 2017
We must make the most of NOAA and other American institutions providing this kind of information Three years of record breaking temperatures How unusual is 2016’s record-temperature three-peat, and will the hot streak continue in 2017? Looking back on Earth’s global temperature over the past three years…2014: record warm—wow! 2015: record warm—wow!! 2016: record warm—holy […]
16 Jan 2017
ESI’s pioneering new study reveals the potential cost to property from the ‘hidden hazard’ of groundwater flooding in England. National mapping shows significant risk from groundwater as part of overall flood risk. Economic loss due to property damage may average £530m per year, approximately 30% of total monetised flood risk A divided regulatory structure and […]
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