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Shifting Shores
Almost a decade ago the National Trust investigated how our coastline was likely to change over the next 100 years. Out of this research came the Shifting Shores report in 2005, which held one clear message — as a... Read More...
Shrinking Habitats
Shrinking habitats have adverse effects on world ecosystems, says a recent report from North Carolina State University. An extensive study of global habitat fragmentation -- the division of habitats into smaller and more isolated patches -- points to major... Read More...
South Coast next Marine Plan
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has announced that the coast and seas from Dover to the River Dart in Devon will be the second area in England to benefit from marine planning. This will obviously include the Solent and... Read More...
Southern Marine Plan
The South Marine Plan is the second English marine plan to be adopted. It covers an area of around 20,000 square kilometres of inshore and offshore waters across 1,000 kilometres of coast line from Folkestone to the river Dart.... Read More...
Southern Water Consultation
Southern Water are inviting comments on their draft Water Resources Management Plan that aims to keep our taps flowing for the next 50 years. They really want to hear from people, so please make your thoughts known by contacting... Read More...
Special Protection Areas for Seabirds
The EU Birds Directive requires the UK government to identify a network of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) to protect Europe’s rarest, most vulnerable and regularly-occurring migratory birds. Whilst the suite of SPAs on English land is well-established, further work is... Read More...
Summer downpours
Extreme summer rainfall may become more frequent in the UK due to climate change, according to new research led by the Met Office in collaboration with Newcastle University. The new study uses a state-of-the-art climate model providing the first evidence... Read More...
Surge in Sea Temperatures
The recent surge in the sea temperatures around the coast has driven huge changes in marine ecosystems. The UK’s seas have experienced their warmest start to any year since records began, with average surface temperatures in the seven... Read More...
Sussex Bay Blueprint
Sussex Bay is developing a 'Strategic Blueprint for Sussex Bay', a forward looking plan designed to enhance our marine and coastal environments. This blueprint will take a seascape approach, recognising Sussex Bay as a dynamic mosaic of interconnected habitats... Read More...
Ten International Climate Science facts
Climate change is happening to all of us – and because of us. Here are 10 facts you should know: 1. The first decade of this century was the warmest decade on the instrumental record. Visit the met office website... Read More...
The 'Plastiki' Expedition
Ever wondered about the fate of all those plastic bottles that wash up on our beaches very summer? In Australia last summer plastic bottles were put to a far more eco-friendly task than simply becoming a waste product. The Plastiki is a... Read More...
The Future of Seaside Towns Report
The House of Lords Select Committee has recently released its new report on the Future of Seaside Towns, which looks at the regeneration of seaside towns and communities. The report suggests that the 'one size fits all' approach should... Read More...
The Sun Also Rises on Renewables
Recessionary conditions did not stop 2009 from finishing as a record year for the amount of new green power added to the grid globally. Growth and investment is evident in power generation, transport fuels, and other sectors, as documented... Read More...
Tougher Regs for Water Companies
On 23 July the Environment Agency published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023. Follow this link to read the .gov.uk press release about Tougher regulations as data shows water companies underperformingRead More...
Tourism and Climate Change
A new document has been produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It is a summary of the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) on climate change aimed at the tourism sector. It was felt that the tourism sector... Read More...
Turning the Tide on Climate Change
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ocean has released “The Ocean: Turning the Tide on Climate Change”, which examines blue carbon and ocean-based solutions to climate change. The report calls for the government to prioritise and facilitate investment... Read More...