31 May 2016
Building Co: ‘The Chinese contractor doing the marine works on the £1.3bn Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon has been thrown off the job, the project’s developer has confirmed. China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) was named preferred bidder for a £300m deal last June to build a 9.5km seawall for the scheme. But the marine construction giant’s […]
31 May 2016
MMO: The remainder of the EMFF in England will be opened by the MMO increasing funding from €33 million to €46 million. The remainder of the EMFF in England will by opened by the MMO increasing funding from €33 million to €46 million. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is delighted to announce that it will […]
31 May 2016
The information continues to flow – What has Europe done for us? EEA Report on the State of European Bathing Beaches But what about whaling? – WDCS Campaign MCS have highlighted their position on Europe and how Europe has benefited wildlife This reminds me of the classic Monty Python sketch – What have the Romans […]
31 May 2016
UNEP: A new UNEP report on marine plastics was released this week in time for the UN Environment Assembly meeting in Nairobi. “Technical report on marine plastic debris and microplastics: Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change” It provides a good overview of the topic and incorporates recent research. Click here […]
31 May 2016
New Economics Foundation – Chris Williams highlights the opportunities for the scampi fishery in a major report. See the report and commentary below Chris Williams, NEF: ‘As the SNP form a new administration in Scotland, there’s a major opportunity to shake up the management of Scotland’s inshore fishing industry. With fisheries management already on the […]
26 May 2016
Up to £100K funding available to develop your eco-business idea The award-winning Centre for Global Eco-innovation (CGE) at Lancaster University is looking for innovative small and medium enterprises who have ambitions to develop an environmental service, product or process, but who don’t have the in-house research expertise to develop their idea. “Businesses have usually […]
25 May 2016
Guardian: ‘Water companies have been hit by a series of record fines for major sewage leaks and other pollution incidents. Yorkshire Water was fined £1.1m for illegally discharging sewage that polluted the river Ouse near York, while Thames Water was fined £1m for repeated sewage leaks into the Grand Union canal. The financial penalties have […]
25 May 2016
Ofwat: Our shared vision for the water sector in England and Wales is one where customers and wider society have trust and confidence in vital public water and wastewater services. Delivering this vision relies on everyone in the sector working together, listening to customers and tackling long-term challenges. We are making changes to the way […]
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