Dustin Marshall et al: Abstract Marine protected areas (MPAs) are important tools for managing marine ecosystems. MPAs are expected to replenish nearby exploited populations through the natural dispersal of young, but the models that make these predictions rely on assumptions that have recently been demonstrated to be incorrect for most species of fish. A meta‐analysis […]
Strong stuff – watch the video one to share. https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/58a776d2-9443-4191-a374-29b5f6eaf55f
Environment Agency tells water companies to clean up their act and protect the environment from pollution. Water company efforts to protect the environment were described as ‘simply unacceptable’ in an Environment Agency (EA) report published today (10 July) with only 1 of the major water and sewage companies in England performing at the level expected. […]
Defra The public, scientists, local authorities and industry are invited to give their views on urgent questions and inform future policies. The government has today (Monday 8 July) launched a call for evidence which will form the basis for future policies to protect people, businesses and the environment from the devastating effects of flooding and coastal […]
The UK has legislated for net-zero emissions by 2050 – now the UK Government must show it is serious about its legal obligations to tackle and prepare for climate change, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says today. UK action to curb greenhouse gas emissions is lagging far behind what is needed, even to meet […]
Flood Re has today announced proposals outlining how to encourage more properties across the UK to be made resilient to flooding. Flood Re was established to promote the availability and affordability of household insurance for eligible homes and, over its lifetime, enable a transition to affordable risk-reflective pricing for household insurance for those at risk […]
Mary Dhonau has been widely recognised as the leader who has done most to put the concerns of householders after flooding high up on the Government and Agency agenda. This new EMag is jam packed with the stories of householders who have gone from the despair of seeing their homes flooded to investing in a […]
Thanks to Jan Brooke for this: The Environmental Audit Committee continues its inquiry into invasive species looking at invasive species in freshwater environments and prevention mechanisms, rapid response efforts and the control of invasive species. Watch Parliament TV: Invasive species Inquiry: Invasive species Environmental Audit Committee Witnesses Tuesday 25 June 2019, Committee Room 16, Palace […]