01 Sep 2026
Photo by Ben Wicks Public consultations on the Rosebank oil field and the Jackdaw gas field have now closed, with developer Adura calling the moment a “major step” towards a final government decision on two of the most contested energy projects in UK politics. Both fields were approved under the previous Conservative government, but a legal […]
01 Sep 2026
Photo by Ray Harrington Atlantic bluefin tuna have recolonised the waters off north-east England for the first time in around 60 years, in a moment researchers are calling a genuine conservation success, albeit one with caveats. The milestone came in two stages: a historic catch off Whitby in mid-August, followed by a University of […]
01 Sep 2026
Photo by Raul Ling A record 789 fisheries are now engaged with the Marine Stewardship Council’s certification programme, a 7% rise on the previous year, according to the organisation’s newly published annual report. Fisheries engaged with the MSC now represent nearly a fifth of global marine harvest volume. A strong year for certification Of the fisheries […]
01 Sep 2026
Photo by Himmel S Icelandic voters have rejected a proposal to resume negotiations on joining the European Union, in a referendum that turned heavily on fears for the country’s fishing industry. Final results published on Sunday showed 53.0% backing the No campaign against 47.0% for Yes, on turnout of 84.2%. Other outlets reported the split slightly […]
01 Sep 2026
Photo by Jan Ledermann On an island off the Finnish city of Kotka, less than 100km from the Russian border, workers have been drilling bolts into ancient coastal cliffs to create a permanent attachment system for oil containment booms — a defence against what officials describe as a “very high” risk of a major […]
01 Sep 2026
Photo by NOAA The Trump administration has moved a step closer to opening up a large area of Pacific seafloor to commercial mining, in a plan that has drawn sharp opposition from the US territories most directly affected and from environmental groups warning of serious harm to marine ecosystems. The proposal The Marine Mineral […]
27 Aug 2026
Image description: Water surface reflecting sunlight. Photo by Stuart Timms on Unsplash A Planning Inspectorate hearing into Southern Water’s applications for a drought order on the River Test and a non-essential use ban began on 25 August, as continued dry conditions place mounting pressure on water resources across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. […]
27 Aug 2026
Image description: Blue and white Thames Water logo on side of van A board in waiting The consortium of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water has announced four proposed non-executive directors who would take control of the company’s board if its acquisition and recapitalisation plan is approved. London & Valley Water (L&VW), […]
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