In 1965, concerned about the impact of development along the coast of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we launched our Neptune Coastline Campaign to help us raise money to buy and protect further stretches of the coast. That summer we commissioned the University of Reading to survey how land along the coast of England, Wales […]
Effects of the construction of wind farms on ecology – from Rob Gerits In the Ecology and Cumulation Framework (KEC), the possible cumulative ecological effects of existing offshore wind farms and offshore wind farms still under construction were studied with the ten offshore wind farms agreed in the SER Energy Agreement. The effects of wind […]
This advice notice describes the current context of this fishery including: An introduction which highlights that although 80+ vessels are now using this method Observed benefits The observed risks Areas for consideration – the issues this fishery raises – which are many – No EIA! There are also more references 7-1415 20150923 Use of Pulse […]
Three reports of interest to those concerned with MPAs and marine biodiversity: 1.Marine protected Areas – Smart Investments in Ocean Health – report WWF Valuing MPAs – some useful material on economics of MPAs and high cost benefit ratios associated with them. http://ocean.panda.org/media/WWF_Marine_Protected_Areas_LR_SP.pdf 2. Report explores recovery of habitats and species in Scotland’s […]
One has to be wary of using cultural references so here is an explanation of Doublespeak – Wikipedia, ‘Doublespeak is language that deliberately disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words. Doublespeak may take the form of euphemisms (e.g., “downsizing” for layoffs, “servicing the target” for bombing), in which case it is primarily meant to […]
From: Jules Agate, Marine Conservation Society – Mobile: 07891 319277 Switchboard: 01989 566017 Email: jules.agate@mcsuk.org I’d like to share with you a fantastic opportunity for students, studying in the UK, to win an award and cash prizes for marine projects. The Award is the National Student Awards by P1 Marine Foundation, and this year they’ve […]
This feels a bit like another ‘The Big Society’ but this time for the environment. The contrast of this rather airy speech – thin on specifics – with the impact of the failures of air quality (see links below) that the Government are being forced to face up to and the spending review (not mentioned) […]
This article picked up from the EFRA committee session with Claire Moriarty (see below) makes clear that whilst flooding is an important priority it is not ring fenced. http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Flood-defence-money-safe-cut-backs/story-27992892-detail/story.html The EFRA Committee recently interviewed Claire Moriarty Permanent Secretary to Defra and she reflects on many issues including the spending review. http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environment-food-and-rural-affairs-committee/news-parliament-2015/evidence-defra-performance-perm-sec/