21 Oct 2025
One of the largest artificial reefs in the world has been installed at a wind farm off the Sussex coast in what operators describe as a “global first”. The project at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm saw 75,000 specially designed “reef cubes” placed at the base of a single turbine, representing the first full-scale […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Oleks Film The world’s oceans are losing their greenness owing to global heating, according to a study that suggests the planet’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide could be weakening. The change is caused by a decline of phytoplankton, the tiny marine organisms responsible for nearly half of the biosphere’s productivity. The findings, […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Rob Webbon The world’s first renewable energy island is taking shape off the coast of Belgium with major structural works now complete for 2025. In mid-September, the last caisson for this year was installed at Princess Elisabeth Island, requiring the help of more than 300 workers and 15 specialised vessels, contractor DEME […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Jeremy Steward The UK Government has announced a £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund to support fishing businesses and coastal communities across the UK, with £56 million allocated to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Scottish Government will receive £28 million, the Welsh Government £18 million, and the Northern Ireland Executive £10 million, […]
16 Oct 2025
Image description: An outstretched hand holding out a glass filled with water. The water glass is in sharp focus while the person is blurred. Image by engin akyurt on Unsplash Millions of households across the United Kingdom are expected to face substantial increases in their water bills over the coming years. This development follows proposals from […]
16 Oct 2025
Photo by Steffen Coonan The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive package of planning reforms aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and housing construction across England. As reported by the Financial Times, the reforms are designed to streamline the planning system, reduce delays, and encourage investment in key sectors such as transport, energy, and housing. […]
16 Oct 2025
Image description: High river levels after flooding. Image by Laughing Cynic from Pixabay The government has pledged to fund new flood defences for deprived communities across the UK, under reforms they say aim to safeguard England’s renewal by better protecting homes and businesses from flooding. The Government said rules on allocating flood defence funding […]
16 Oct 2025
Image description: Home standing in flood water. Photo by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová / Pexels. A new Property Flood Resilience Laboratory (PFR Lab) has opened at the University of Hull, officially launched by Flooding Minister Emma Hardy. Developed in partnership with the Environment Agency and Flood Re, the facility provides businesses with access to advanced […]
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