18 Mar 2025
Wildlife groups say they are “deeply concerned” about pollution which is washing up on beaches following the collision between a tanker and a container ship in the North Sea. An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided in the North Sea off the UK coast on Monday 10 March, triggering a major rescue mission. UK […]
18 Mar 2025
The UK Government has said that a new Crown Estate Act will ‘help to drive economic growth further and faster, deliver a greater financial return for the taxpayer and unlock vital funding for public services.’ The Crown Estate has been granted borrowing and new investment powers to future proof the organisation, including supporting offshore wind […]
18 Mar 2025
Brands and retailers have a vital role to play in protecting small pelagic fish stocks, according to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), as demand continues to grow for both human consumption and feed meal markets. Herring, blue whiting and mackerel in the North-East Atlantic have lost or had their MSC certifications suspended following disagreements on […]
18 Mar 2025
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier with the arrival of a jack up barge from Liverpool. Jack up barges provide a stable working platform for the construction and servicing of structures in marine or fluvial environments. Arriving in Bridgwater on 13 March, the Haven SeaSeven will enable […]
11 Mar 2025
Photo by Steffen Coonan Last year, the UK government announced plans to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England. However, a new report by Public First warns that 61,600 homes are unlikely to materialise in the next five years due to water scarcity, with local authorities in the east and south-east of England facing […]
11 Mar 2025
Six of the UK’s biggest water companies may have to pay up to £510m in compensation after being accused of overcharging businesses, charities and local authorities by concealing the scale of their sewage spills. Environmental consultant Professor Carolyn Roberts and law firm RPC have issued letters to each of the six firms – Thames Water, […]
11 Mar 2025
In 2024, it was revealed United Utilities had repeatedly discharged millions of litres of raw sewage illegally into Lake Windermere over a three-year period. Environment Secretary Steve Reed has pledged that he will work toward a future where “only rainwater” enters England’s largest lake. The announcement comes as Reed and water minister Emma Hardy embark […]
11 Mar 2025
The Hidden Sands project hopes new hi-tech surveillance could improve the enforcement of sand mining regulations and improve resilience for these riverbed communities. Photo by Pok Rie Sand plays a central role in modern society (e.g. smartphones – high-purity silica sand is essential for making silicon chips) and urban development (e.g. skyscrapers – […]
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