08 Feb 2018
Environment & Brexit – Evidence accumulates of the damage likely to arise
Creagh questions approach to Brexit and the environment Brexit and its impact on the environment dominated the agenda at the Kit Strange Memorial lecture yesterday, as shadow environment secretary Mary Creagh criticised the government’s handling of the environmental impacts. Mrs Creagh pointed to the November budget, where Phillip Hammond announced plans to investigate how the […]
08 Feb 2018
Wetland creation with flood schemes – Environment Agency Blog
Celebrating marsh and mud on World Wetlands Day Posted by: Nick Hardiman, The EA blog describes recent habitat creation to celebrate World Wetlands Day The new Salford flood scheme, opened on World Wetlands Day, includes 5 ha of urban wetland with benefits for wildlife and the community Marsh and mud have often received a bad […]
08 Feb 2018
Annual Fisheries Report – Environment Agency
The Environment Agency’s annual fisheries reports show what they have done to get: a better environment for fish more people fishing more satisfied customers They include information about: fisheries monitoring regulation and enforcement incident management rod licenses salmon and sea trout stocks working in partnership improving fish stocks, habitats and angling opportunities The area reports […]
08 Feb 2018
Neonicotinoid Insecticides in British Freshwaters – Buglife Report
Summary Aquatic invertebrate populations represent an important part of the UK’s biodiversity, they provide valuable ecosystem services, recycling organic matter and keeping rivers clean. In addition they provide essential food for fish and birds. Neonicotinoids are widely used insecticides with three main applications in the UK, firstly as a seed coating for field crops, secondly […]
08 Feb 2018
Plastic pollution and recycling: Briefing reveals UK Government resists strong targets
Exclusive: government accused of hypocrisy as documents show opposition to urban waste plan A target to recycle 65% of urban waste by 2035 was agreed by the European council and parliament in December and now awaits a vote of approval by member states. But the UK’s opposition is revealed in a record of a subsequent briefing […]
08 Feb 2018
Norwegian deposit-based system for recycling bottles – A UK solution?
BBC – Watch the video – really clear Advisers to government say the schemes have massively reduced plastic litter in the environment and seas. And a ministerial delegation has been to Norway to see if the UK should copy an industry-led scheme that recycles 97% of bottles. In the UK, figures show that only around […]
05 Feb 2018
New protected areas for whales – Scottish Government proposals
After years of campaigning by WDC and others, the Scottish government announced today that it is considering the creation of four new marine protected areas (MPAs) around its coastline, which will now go out for public consultation. WDC first proposed the three sites that include Risso’s dolphins and minke whales back in 2011. Thanks to the help of our […]
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