The gestation of this paper and two others has been rather controversial – no doubt the full story will emerge in time – but it is, never the less, being seen both in the UK and in Brussels as a significant contribution to our understanding of the effects of climate change on good environmental status […]
Mark Costello It is with great sadness that I convey the news that Dr Bill Ballantine has died. He was the first and longest serving Director of Leigh Marine Laboratory. He contributed significantly to the creation of the (New Zealand) Marine Reserves Act and establishment of New Zealand’s first marine reserve at Leigh. He became […]
NAO “Since privatisation, Ofwat and Defra have overseen major improvements in water quality and service quality. Ofwat’s 2014 price review committed companies to improving services further over the next five years while cutting customer bills, increasing value for money for consumers. Customers, however, have not seen enough of the benefits of companies’ unexpected financial gains […]
Water UK ‘Customers’ number one priority for the water industry is safe, reliable supplies of water at a price they can afford. To deliver this, it’s critically important that the water industry plans for the long term, because decisions and investments made today will determine the level of service that the industry can provide well […]
United utilities ambitious solar pv programme is undermined by Government’s lack of clear policy; no doubt Chinese nuclear electricity will be so much cheaper! Daily Telegraph: Water giant United Utilities is to install Europe’s biggest floating solar power system on a reservoir near Manchester, as it seeks to capitalise on the novel technology to cut […]
The UK Water Partnership brings together public and private sector organisations to enable and catalyse research application, innovation and economic growth in the UK water sector. Benyon to Chair UK Water Partnership Richard Benyon MP has taken up the role of Chairman of the UK Water Partnership. The appointment marks another milestone for the organisation […]
Environment Audit Committee Conference: The Government’s approach to sustainable development The Environmental Audit Committee hosts a conference on the Government’s approach to sustainable development. Inquiry: Government’s approach to sustainable development Environmental Audit Committee The conference will be held on Tuesday 10 November 2015 in the Attlee Suite, Portcullis House between 9am and 11am. The event will […]
Beavers in Devon See: http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/devon-beaver-project/ There is an E-newsletter that we are producing quarterly to keep people updated about the beaver trial on the river Otter. For more details contact : Mark Elliott <melliott@devonwildlifetrust.org> ‘Extreme Rainfall’ Not Beavers Caused Blyth Floods, Probe Finds A joint investigation has concluded that severe flooding in a Perthshire village was caused by “extreme […]