08 Feb 2016
Sperm whale strandings on European North Sea Coasts – 29 so far
Initial points Twenty nine sperm whales have now stranded on the North Sea coasts of UK and France, Netherlands, & Germany; these sources provide the bare bones of the event. It will be interesting to see what the data being collected reveals. Map of the distribution of the strandings – Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society […]
08 Feb 2016
Seeking Authors and Contributors for Global Environmental Publications
SEEKING AUTHORS AND CONTRIBUTORS FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLICATIONS Are you an experienced sector professional and/or working in a cutting edge, innovative area? Have you ever considered being a book author or contributor in your area of expertise? Would your organisation like to raise its global profile through publishing case studies of its key projects? Would […]
04 Feb 2016
Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry: Flooding: Co-operation Across Government
Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry: Flooding: Co-operation Across Government January 21st First hearing January Watch video – with Krebs, Johns and Bell from the Climate Change Adaptation Committee and then Dieter Helm explaining his catchment model and its implications for flood management. Feb 3rd Campaigning journalist George Monbiot and blogger Richard North, and the Environment Agency […]
03 Feb 2016
Liz Truss Speech on Reforming Defra & Flooding to the Institute of Government & EFRA
Gradually a picture is emerging of how Liz Truss sees a post spending review Defra AND this is interwoven with a series of statements on flooding. Both the EFRA interview and speech to the Institute for Government develop ideas further. Front foot or back foot Government? EFRA committee interview with Liz Truss – watch the […]
03 Feb 2016
National Flood Resilience Review: Call for Evidence & Terms of reference Announced
National flood resilience review: call for evidence: Consultation description Defra are seeking published evidence that we can use in the national flood resilience review, announced in December 2015. This call for evidence focuses on the need to carry out an assessment of the damage that extreme rainfall could cause across England. We’re looking for people […]
03 Feb 2016
Northern Floods 2015-16: Recovery & Repair Projects – Environment Agency reports
Environment Agency 2 February 2016 ‘The Environment Agency has carried out 16,000 inspections and identified around 660 flood defences needing repair work in the wake of record-breaking wet weather in December. The ongoing work to assess and repair flood damage following Storm Desmond and Storm Eva will be outlined at an open Board meeting chaired […]
03 Feb 2016
Flood risks and environmental vulnerability – Timely EEA report
Bruce Horton: ‘A new report from the European Environment Agency provides an overview of significant floods in Europe and looks at the role of floodplains in flood protection, water management and nature conservation. Around 90% of European floodplains have been lost, and the report calls for a network of green infrastructures to complement hard defences. […]
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