The Environmental Audit Committee launches an inquiry into the future of the natural environment in the light of the EU referendum. Inquiry: Future of the Natural Environment after the EU Referendum Issues include the future of funding for biodiversity and agri-environment schemes, the likely changes in the devolved administration, and the role that managed rewilding can […]
LWEC – Taking the threat of coastal surges into account in planning for the future With climate change towns, cities and energy infrastructure in the UK’s coastal zone are under increasing threat from sea-level rise and intermittent storms. Storm surges are particularly dangerous due to their extreme water level and large waves. Strengthening and raising […]
Friends of the Earth condemns Coal Authority for granting licences for underground coal gasification at 19 UK sites. FoE Scotland have produced a report on these proposals. Plans to set fire to coal under the seabed at up to 19 sites around the UK would cause significant climate pollution, groundwater contamination and toxic waste, according […]
A long-term plan for managing noise in shallow parts of the ocean such as Falmouth Bay is needed to protect the environment, experts have said. Man-made noise in the marine environment can increase stress in animals, alter their behaviour, and displace them from habitats important to their daily lives. There has so far been limited […]
A study published today in Nature’s online journal Scientific Reports (www.nature.com/articles/srep30164) has shown that temperature profiles from scuba divers’ computers can be compiled to provide accurate records across the globe that add to our existing monitoring network in inshore areas. The potential of scuba divers to provide vital information about the temperature of our oceans […]
The comb jellies are an interesting and fascinating group of organisms, however, recent footage of their predatory behaviour is challenging conventional views of their role and evolution. Watch the 2nd July video. Thanks to Matt Witt. More stunning ctenophore videos #combjelly
July 21st Update. This was carried first in Marine News on Tuesday July 19th – the updates including Junior Ministers are in dark blue Andrea Leadsom has been made the SoS for the Environment and there are mixed views on her suitability for this. Farm payments a major priority In line with other May appointments […]
BBC Flood Review Roger Harrabin ‘The Government’s Flood Resilience review was due to be published this week, but has been postponed because the politician in charge, Oliver Letwin, lost his seat in Cabinet. [And floods minister Rory Stewart have been moved on – no surprise that this has been delayed] It is expected to be […]