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21 Apr 2015

Could this election deliver a golden age for the UK’s green economy?

http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/james-blog/2404339/could-this-election-deliver-a-golden-age-for-the-uks-green-economy James Murray Business Green ‘Clegg, Miliband and Cameron could yet usher in a historic transformation of the UK economy – businesses and investors should take note Yes, the question posed in the headline to this blog is wilfully provocative. It sure doesn’t feel like a green golden age is just around the corner, does […]

21 Apr 2015

European Commission refers the United Kingdom to Court over poor waste water collection and treatment

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European Commission ‘The European Commission is referring the United Kingdom to Court over its failure to ensure that urban waste water is adequately treated in 17 agglomerations. In the EU, Member States need adequate collection and treatment systems for urban waste water, as untreated water poses risks to human health, inland waters and the marine […]

21 Apr 2015

The Scottish National Marine Plan – and suite of documents has been published

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This is an impressive collection of information including: Scene setting a host of overview documents Key marine plan documents Licensing Climate change Science Scotland Marine Atlas National Marine Interactive Statement of Public participation To read more go to: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine/seamanagement/national

21 Apr 2015

MCS call to action over the MCZs …. to support the second tranche of MCZs – MSFD As well

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‘Marine Conservation Zones in English Seas: Following our ten year campaign for the UK Marine Act (2009), the first tranche of 27 Marine Conservation Zones were designated in November 2013. The Government launched its public consultation on the second tranche of sites on the 30th January 2015 – with only two weeks to go, we need your support by […]

21 Apr 2015

Marine Conservation Advice for Marine Protected Areas – Natural England

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Natural England – Published marine conservation advice for marine protected areas, 30 March 2015 Information includes: Conservation advice: Natural England’s responsibility Natural England’s MPA conservation advice project Timetable of advice production Timetable changes Contact Natural England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conservation-advice-for-marine-protected-areas-project-background/marine-conservation-advice-project-summary

14 Apr 2015

Defra statement – IFCA powers

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In response to our April 14th mailing A Defra spokesperson said: “We are aware of concerns about a short term reduction in enforcement powers available to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) officers. The Marine Management Organisation is warranting a number of IFCA officers with relevant powers so that they can continue to operate as […]

14 Apr 2015

CIWEM Report Reviews Government Environment performance over the last 5 years

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‘CIWEM has reviewed the Coalition Government’s progress against key areas that were identified by CIWEM members as requiring urgent action over the parliamentary term. The review compares the Government’s progress against CIWEM’s asks rather than any commitment either party made in its Manifesto or in the Coalition programme for government. The review scores the Government […]

14 Apr 2015

Divestment in fossil fuels – A huge issue for our Economy and Climate Change – Campaigns and Information

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This is an important year for the debate on Climate Change leading to the Paris Conference. The exploitation of fossil fuel reserves and dependence of global financial investment in these is a major issue. The awareness around the issues of divestment is growing and the Guardian have recently launched a major campaign which has raised […]