13 Oct 2015

Thanks to Richard Ashley for sending this link through. This is an interesting and important report because it reflects on a growing momentum and new vision for addressing the growing problem of stormwater. ‘The practice of managing stormwater has evolved from carrying runoff away as fast as possible, to now handling as much of it […]

13 Oct 2015

This mine of information from Bob Harris in the Autumn Demonstration Test Catchment (DTC) newsletter includes: Update on mitigation methods and farm economics Estimating the monetary cost of nutrient and sediment loss at the farm-scale in the River Eden catchment New project – Impacts of different vegetation in riparian buffer strips on hydrology and water […]

13 Oct 2015

The Environment Agency are using a range of videos posted on YouTube to get across their new Trigger Point approach to flooding on the levels to see more go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vFc-vR9Wmg BBC ‘A three-point flood trigger plan has been introduced on the Somerset Levels in an attempt to make it clear when action will be […]

13 Oct 2015

Despite tap water being freely available and safe in many countries, bottled water is widely consumed around the world. This has negative effects on the environment, including water wastage and pollution. This study assessed beliefs about purchasing bottled water and tested three strategies to change behaviour, showing that combining persuasive information and social pressure can […]

12 Oct 2015

Utility Week ‘A spokesperson for the firm (TLSB) said it would be ready to build once the remaining permissions have been secured and financial close with investors is achieved. However, “the Board of Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay [the company created to own and operate the lagoon] has concluded that this won’t be possible by year-end, ruling […]

12 Oct 2015

Study highlights potential gannet mortality in the Forth from offshore wind By MarEx 2015-09-28 19:08:03 Marine Executive With about four percent of its population using offshore wind power, the U.K. is arguably the world leader in clean energy. But a new study suggests that the U.K.’s aims to harness renewable energy could have an unintended […]