15 Jun 2016
The mix of global energy is set to change and renewables are gaining a bigger foothold. UK’s position looks increasingly bizarre. Three articles which cover the developing picture of the energy mix and the fate of renewables in the UK since the election. The UK’s Government’s approach to energy claiming low costs for consumers whilst […]
15 Jun 2016
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee hears from Flood Re and the insurance industry on the affordability and availability of insurance for customers in flood risk areas and the impact of the government-backed Flood Re reinsurance scheme. Brendan McCafferty, Chief Executive Officer, Flood Re and Mark Hoban, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Flood […]
15 Jun 2016
The contrasting media coverage of Welsh Water and Thames Water is stark. One get the impression that the population of Wales is rather better served than that of London. Unique not-for-profit model brings additional £32m boost for Welsh Water customers Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, has today announced that £32 million – the equivalent to dividends paid […]
15 Jun 2016
EU Guidance on meeting WFD and MSFD requirements for the Aquaculture Sector This strategic guidance builds on a series of workshops that looked at the relationship between the aquaculture sector and the Water Framework and Marine Strategy. The overall aim is to facilitate the development of a sustainable aquaculture sector. Case studies are provided. Click […]
15 Jun 2016
I routinely draw on a very wide range of newsletters and websites. This latest edition of the SCOPE newsletter is a mine of information. Sign up here. N° 121 of the SCOPE Newsletter is now online at www.phosphorusplatform.eu Under: SCOPE Newsletter ESPP input to EU Fertilisers Regulation revision proposal Improve-P: Fertiliser value of composts and digestates ESPP proposed […]
15 Jun 2016
EAC Soil Health Report published Report: Soil Health Report: Soil Health (PDF 761KB) EAC ‘Healthy soils (both urban and rural) are important for food production and human wellbeing. Soil health cannot be measured directly, so indicators (physical, chemical, and biological properties, processes, or characteristics) are generally used. These measurable properties of soil or plants provide […]
15 Jun 2016
Lamprey Watch We need your records of lampreys Lamprey website ‘We wish to encourage anyone with access to suitable rivers to look out for lampreys during the spawning season and submit observation records. We would like outdoors enthusiasts and other river users to locate suitable stretches of habitat and spend a little time watching for […]
14 Jun 2016
Marine Stewardship Council: MSC certified fisheries are having lasting, positive impacts on the way our oceans are fished. Our 2016 Global Impacts Report provides a quantitative analysis of the progress made over the last five years. Since 2010, the volume of global wild seafood catch that is MSC certified has almost doubled from 5% to […]
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