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05 Jun 2017

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We can’t sit by and watch any longer thinking that others will act, its time for everyone to do their bit and get the key messages across whenever the opportunity arises. Take your pick: BBC on Trump, Paris & Climate   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40136908 Guardian – lots of links – https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jun/02/european-leaders-vow-to-keep-fighting-global-warming-despite-us-withdrawal President Macron, Putting the world first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzcrSvF7ZJA  […]

05 Jun 2017

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There are lots of reminders of why we should act to take steps to control climate change. This is a powerful talk which provides yet more insight into the urgency of the issues involved. Water the video: Johan Rockstrom – Beyond the Anthropocene – World Economic Forum

05 Jun 2017

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The Dorset Coastal Community Team (DCCT), led by the Dorset Coast Forum, has been awarded £5.6 million to deliver the Dorset Coastal Connections – People and Places project – towards a £13.1 million portfolio of 18 projects aiming to improve and enhance coastal access, public realm infrastructure, increase visitor numbers, connect coastal communities and promote […]

05 Jun 2017

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Seabed User & Developer Group position on Brexit Over the last twenty years the marine industry has worked closely with UK government and its agencies to ensure that legislation delivers sustainable development in increasingly proportionate ways. While it remains challenging at times to get approval for development in the marine environment and more can still […]

05 Jun 2017

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Two articles: 1.  ATLAS Project: ‘EU-funded research is shedding more light on the depths of the North Atlantic maritime region – a better understanding of deep-sea habitats will inform the sustainable management of this vital resource. What happens in the depths of oceans has a profound effect on our environment and climate – currently a […]

31 May 2017

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Conservative manifesto  I set some ideas out on this last week, here are Bruce Horton’s observations and two more contributions from the Association of Drainage Authorities Also the Angling Trust. Conservative Party includes support hydraulic fracturing and all other major parties are opposed, and are backing of the oil and gas sector. There is no […]

31 May 2017

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Two articles focussing on resilience. The levels of investment by UU in solar and AD are interesting and reflect clear thinking on energy and energy prices.  Climate change ‘huge’ threat to water resilience  Utility Week: ‘Bristol Water boss Mel Karam, warns against complacency as “drought watch” kicks in across parts of the UK. The chief […]

31 May 2017

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The circular economy is taking hold for many sectors – more developments two articles Zero Waste Scotland appoints Jacobs to help further circular economy opportunities Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has been appointed by Zero Waste Scotland to help progress its world-leading work on implementing circular economy solutions in Scotland. Jacobs will provide environmental, economic and engagement […]