Category Archives: Pollution
Lord Smith Outlines Vision for Environment Agency
At a recent meeting in the House of Commons, Chairman of the Environment Agency (EA) Lord Chris Smith, outlined plans to improve the EA’s delivery functions throughout his tenancy as Chair. Lord Smith described the EA as an “unusual body” … Continue reading
Toxic Bioaccumation Ends Faroese Whale Consumption
Medical advisers on the Faroes Islands have announced that pilot whales should no longer be consumed because dangerous levels of toxins have been found amongst the islanders. Traditionally thousands of pilot whales are killed each year for consumption by the … Continue reading
Frog Decline Linked to Agri-Chemicals
The global decline in frog populations has been attributed to an increase in infectious diseases. However findings in Nature reveal a link between parasitic infection and local interaction between phosphate fertilisers and herbicides. The study focused on leopard frogs from … Continue reading
Towards A Sustainable Society – What is the Correct Role for Science?
Yesterday evening the Royal Society played host to the Institute of Environmental Sciences’ Burntwood Lecture, presented by former Friends of the Earth Director and Special Adviser to the Prince of Wales’ Rainforest Project: Tony Juniper. All the major environmental issues … Continue reading
Royal Society Urge Stronger Action for Ozone Pollution
A recent report conducted by leading experts from across Europe published by the Royal Society, suggests we need much stronger legislation regarding tropospheric (low/ground-level atmosphere) ozone pollution. Tropospheric ozone lowers crop yields, damages natural ecosystems and harms human health potentially … Continue reading
Pollutants in Cities Destroy Flowers’ Scents
The results of a new study could help to explain why populations of bees and other pollinators are in decline. Research published in the journal ‘Atmospheric Environment’ suggests that the scent of flowers in polluted environments travels less far, with … Continue reading
EFRA Committee announces launch of Nitrates Inquiry
The EFRA Select Committee has announced an Inquiry into the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England. The Committee is seeking evidence further to that provided to DEFRA in its consultation into implementation of the 1991 Directive, which closed on … Continue reading