28 May 2026
Image description: Life preserver and caution sign near water. The sign reads ‘Caution area of water. Children must be supervised at all times. Life saving device for emergency use only. Photo by Tijan Manandhar on Unsplash A deadly bank holiday weekend Water safety experts have issued urgent warnings about the dangers of open water […]
28 May 2026
Image description: John Deere tractor towing a slurry tanker. Photo by Mirko Fabian on Unsplash Years of river protection effort under review The Welsh government has signalled it will unwind the ban on spreading muck between mid-October and January, a rule introduced specifically to prevent slurry being washed into rivers during winter rainfall. Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience […]
28 May 2026
Image description: An outdoor water tap in sharp focus, with a blurred green background. Photo by Luis Tosta on Unsplash Record heat, record demand Across the UK’s hottest May bank holiday on record, temperatures hit 35°C at Heathrow and South East Water in Kent and Sussex found its system pushed beyond capacity. Demand peaked at 670 […]
28 May 2026
Image description: Aerial view on Cogîlnic River river freed from the dams. A fifth record year Europe removed a record 603 river barriers in 2025, eclipsing the previous year’s total of 542 by 11%. The combined effort reconnected more than 3,740 km of rivers, marking a fifth consecutive year that removal totals have set a new […]
28 May 2026
Image description: A winding river flows through a forested valley in autumn. The image was taken in Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, UK. Photo by Rob Wingate on Unsplash A rights of nature approach The Wye’s whole catchment has been formally acknowledged as a living ecosystem in what supporters call a UK first. Launched at the Hay-on-Wye literary […]
28 May 2026
A wetland area forming peat near Hoo Field, Voe on Mainland, Shetland, UK £30 million investment across England’s protected landscapes England’s new Wildlife-Rich Habitat Fund will direct £30 million into restoring and creating habitats across National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads. The money is split as £10 million a year between 2026 and 2029, and in its […]
28 May 2026
Marine Geo-resources Professional Masterclass 2026 – 2027 A Unique, Expert Course and Professional Certificate in Exploration, Assessment, Development, Extraction and Management of Marine Sand and Gravel Resources. The course will be delivered at The Geological Society, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG A globally unique, expert course and professional Certificate in it’s second year. Addressing geoskills associated […]
27 May 2026
Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) Organisation: Seaweed Scotland (formally SSIA) Contract Type: Fixed-term part-time (13 months) Start Date: On or around 1 August 2026 End Date: On or around 1 September 2027 Hours: 3 or 4 days per week (negotiable) Salary: £27,000–£30,000 per annum (£45-50,000 FTE) Location: Home-based / Remote (Scotland), with travel as required […]
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