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29 Jul 2015

Neonicotinoid ban lifted: Government closes access to information on the decision

So much for the Government platitudes about pollinators http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33641646 Worryingly Government have closed off access to the decision making process by delaying the publication of committee minutes http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/17/government-gags-pesticide-advisers-refusal-support-bee-harming-neonicotinoids Kate Parminter Deputy leader, Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords; letter to the Guardian ‘It is a disgrace that the government delayed the announcement of its […]

29 Jul 2015

SUDS, Barriers and Climate Change & Making sense of muddled SuDS guidance

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SuDS, Barriers and Climate Change In its latest report to Parliament, the Government’s own Committee on Climate Change has warned of the barriers that still remain to the uptake of Sustainable Drainage Systems and called for measures to be put in place quickly. In his latest blog, Alex Stephenson examines the report’s implications. Muddle over […]

27 Jul 2015

Evidence strategy for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Priorities 2015-2020

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MMO (17.07.15): This report sets out the MMO’s priorities for evidence from 2015 – 2020. To read more go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evidence-strategy-for-the-marine-management-organisation-mmo MMO ‘To ensure it makes effective management decisions, the MMO must maintain a level of technical capability within its own staff alongside a clear strategic approach to ensuring any evidence needs are met both […]

27 Jul 2015

Tensions grow between Blue Growth and Environmental Protection – Peter Jones

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Peter Jones – in Open Channels: ‘The European Environment Agency provides independent scientific assessments and advice to the European Commission and European Parliament. It’s recent European Environment — State and Outlook 2015 (SOER 2015) report highlights some worrying issues and trends, particularly for the marine environment (see briefing), e.g. “Across all of Europe’s regional seas, […]

27 Jul 2015

Definition of deterioration under the Water Framework Directive: implications for new projects – Jan Brooke

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Jan Brooke: ‘The long-awaited ruling of the Court of Justice of the EU on the Weser dredging case (C-461/13) defining deterioration under the Water Framework Directive was published on 1st July 2015. Whilst many of the Court’s findings reflect the approach already adopted in the UK, some of the points of detail clarified by the […]

27 Jul 2015

EU launches International Ocean Governance Consultation

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European Union: ‘The aim of this consultation is to gather input on how the EU could contribute to achieving better international governance of oceans and seas to the benefit of sustainable blue growth. On the basis of the results and other sources of data and information, the European Commission will consider how best to develop […]

27 Jul 2015

The Perception of litter at the coast: Public reactions published

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Marine Ripple: The beneficial effects of the blue environment to human health and well-being are well documented, but there has been little research into how the growing global issue of marine litter might negate them. To measure this, scientists in Plymouth assessed public reactions to the differing conditions of coastlines, in a project funded by the […]

20 Jul 2015

Government announce £90 million for the Coastal Communities fund

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DCLG: Multimillion pound boost for seaside towns to create jobs, boost the economy and create local growth. Coastal Communities Fund to be extended to 2020/2021 at least a further £90 million to unlock the economic potential of coastal communities funding will help seaside towns revitalise areas, create jobs, and boost local economic growth Seaside towns […]