Europe: report warns major challenges remain for urban rivers and lakes A new report by the European Environment Agency finds that rivers and lakes located in European cities and towns are getting cleaner thanks to improvements in waste water treatment and restoration projects which have brought many waterways back to life. According to the report, new […]
The Coal Authority Successful case study in dealing with this serious issue ‘Saltburn Gill is a narrow stream in a wooded valley in the area of East Cleveland, England. In 1999 a large, iron-rich mine water outbreak occurred which polluted Saltburn Gill and Skelton Beck, as well as discolouring a popular surfing beach. Following initial […]
James Murray Business Green – Republican candidate sweeps swing states, raises prospect of US exiting global climate deal and stepping up investment in coal power. Donald Trump has pulled off one of the biggest electoral shocks in US history, having swept the swing states that have secured a victory that leaves green business leaders and […]
Two articles from the Welsh Government and the response from MCS. Welsh Government ‘The Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has announced new management measures for the Scallop fishery in Cardigan Bay The consultation followed a two-year programme of wide-ranging research by Bangor University, in collaboration with the fishing industry, within […]
Essential reading for all those tracking the implementation of the landings obligation. The MMO, and other agencies, are using this ‘collection approach’ to store all their documentation on particular issues. This ‘folder’ now has nine documents including the recent addition of guidance on the demersal landings obligation. 27 October 2016, see all updates MMO Guidance on […]
Whilst scientists have known that marine species can detect electromagnetic fields for many decades research in the laboratory demonstrates this ability but has been difficult to transfer to field conditions. Do these cables affect behaviour and populations in the environment? This study has used field observations around existing cables to test the behavioural and ecological […]
Commission proposes fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and North Sea for 2017 – comments on bass – Angling Trust and Guardian Brussels, 27 October 2016 ‘In preparation for the December Fisheries Council, where Member States will negotiate fishing quotas in the Atlantic and North Sea for 2017, the Commission is presenting its proposal for healthy […]
Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans: The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is delighted to announce that the consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans will take place be between 7 November 2016 and 27 January 2017. The consultation gives interested parties the chance to share their views and opinions on the Draft marine plan […]