Category Archives: Water
Future For Algal Biofuel Use in the UK Outlined
The Carbon Trust, a government funded agency, is to unveil plans that will set the agenda for algal biofuels becoming a significant alternative to fossil fuels by 2020. £26m has been allocated to research and development of infrastructure that will … Continue reading
Alien vs. Predator: Battle of the Non-Natives
Two non-native invasive species; the chinese mitten crab and the non-native crayfishs‘ ranges are set to overlap in the near future. Both crustaceans are formidable predators, with a tendency to damage the ecology of their local environment. The signal crayfish … Continue reading
British Waterways Releases List of ‘Dirty Dozen’ Invasive Non-Native Species
British Waterways has today released a list of the 12 non-native species most likely to damage the country’s canals, rivers and towpaths, harming native wildlife. The organisation is encouraging people to think about the impact on the environment before releasing … Continue reading
2007 Floods “not linked to climate change”
A new report by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) confirms that the intense UK summer floods in 2007 were not due to climate change but were a ‘singular event’. “The summer 2007 floods in England and Wales – … Continue reading
“Future Water” – New Strategy for England
The Government has today published a new strategy for water management in England. “Future Water” aims to tackle the pollution of rivers, lakes and streams, alongside ensuring the sustainable use of England’s water supply. The strategy includes proposals on how … Continue reading