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23 Jun 2015

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Lots of very useful references – see ‘relevant content’ – reports by the Wold Bank, WWF, the economist and many others not least on fisheries http://www.economistinsights.com/sustainability-resources/event/world-ocean-summit-2015/tab/0 Blue economy, blue growth     World Ocean Summit 2015 was held at the The Oitavos, Cascais in Portugal on June 4th-5th. More than 350 government ministers, business leaders, environmentalists and multilaterals […]

23 Jun 2015

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Initial plans for a tidal barrage across the River Wyre in Lancashire, north-west England, have the go-ahead in a landmark deal with the Queen’s estates in the Duchy of Lancaster. The Wyre Tidal Barrage will be the UK’s first across a river estuary and, at a cost of £200m, claims to be one of the […]

23 Jun 2015

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Taking a longer-term, more holistic view of the impacts of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in the decision making process, rather than an excessive focus on costs is essential, says a group of researchers and conservation charities, as government considers whether or not to designate new sites later this year. The group is concerned that opportunities […]

23 Jun 2015

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The public can help Scot-Hatch win this competition by voting at http://www.virginmediabusiness.co.uk/pitch-to-rich/new-things/scot-hatch-limited/ or at scothatch.com where there is more information on this exciting business. One lucky voter will win £10,000 from Virgin Business. (UK residents, +18 only) Grant Campbell ‘I am a scallop diver and a Director of a company trying to establish a sustainable […]

23 Jun 2015

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In February Lord Krebs of the Committee on Climate Change Adaptation wrote to Brendan McCafferty, CEO of Flood Re in letter entitled: ‘Designing Flood Re to encourage flood risk reduction’. The letter raised serious concerns about Flood Re – its value for money and lack of incentives to take preventive measures on flooding. To read […]

23 Jun 2015

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DECC ‘Some newspapers have been misreporting the regulation of the potential shale reserves that could play a key role in securing Britain’s future energy supplies. We want local communities to play an important role in helping to safely develop the shale industry. The government also remains committed to ensuring communities have their say on fracking […]