19 Jun 2018
Environment Agency calls for action on water efficiency
Environment Agency: ‘Rivers and wildlife could be left without sufficient water unless action is taken to reduce water use and wastage, according to an Environment Agency report published today. The first major report on water resources in England states that climate change and demand from a growing population are the biggest pressures on the availability […]
19 Jun 2018
Making your individual voice heard on climate change – Climate Coalition
Climate change affects all anglers. Warming sea temperatures are a factor in the decline in Atlantic salmon and the likely increases in drought incidents puts further pressure on river systems. Next month, the Climate Coalition is calling on people from all over the UK to join their Speak Up Week to show MPs how climate […]
13 Jun 2018
Economic benefits of meeting Climate targets – Report in Nature
Almost all nations would benefit economically from keeping global warming to 1.5C, a new study published in Nature indicates. Achieving the toughest climate change target set in the global Paris agreement will save the world about $30tn in damages, far more than the costs of cutting carbon emissions, according to a new economic analysis. Most […]
02 May 2018
Climate change & Water Update – Bruce Horton – 5 articles
Bruce Horton update on Climate change and water 1. State of the World’s Water As the latest UN Climate Change Conference kicks off in Germany, a new report on the state of the world’s water warns that 5 billion people could face water shortages by 2050, as a result of increased demand, pollution and climate […]
16 Apr 2018
Gulf Stream current at its weakest in 1,600 years
Guardian Gulf Stream current at its weakest in 1,600 years, studies show Warm current that has historically caused dramatic changes in climate is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown and may be less stable than thought – with potentially severe consequences The warm Atlantic current linked to severe and abrupt changes in the climate in the past […]
11 Apr 2018
Scotland’s salmon rivers – mapping the climate-change threat
Mapping the climate-change threat to Scotland’s salmon rivers Scottish Government: ‘A new online mapping tool will help river managers to plan mitigation work to limit the impact of climate change on Scotland’s rivers and fisheries. Scotland’s rivers account for around three quarters of the UK’s and 30 per cent of European wild salmon production. Freshwater […]
26 Mar 2018
Druridge Bay – Government refuses permission for large coastal open cast coal mine
Community action pays off. Druridge Bay: Sajid Javid refuses coal mine planning permission citing climate concerns James Murray – BusinessGreen ‘Decision letter confirms that Secretary of State gave “very considerable weight” to greenhouse gas emissions that would result from controversial coal mine The government has today refused planning permission for the proposed open cast coal […]