Work revives dew ponds in Sussex
Eight derelict dew ponds have been lovingly restored and are now thriving with new life, thanks to funding of over £90,000 from the South...
Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs
A new method for examining the effects of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) seemingly reveals severe and lasting damage to small coastal creatures.
An...
Conservation targets exceeded with the help of geospatial technology, says National Trust
The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. One of the country’s largest landowners, National Trust says it is...
Attacking nature protections with fudged figures is not the solution to slow growth: rivers...
A statement from Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of The Rivers Trust
Yesterday , several prominent newspapers published articles quoting a government-commissioned report into the spiralling...
Google Debug initiative seeks approval for large-scale mosquito releases in US
Google's mosquito-control initiative Debug is seeking US regulatory approval to release millions of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida.
The group unveiled details of the...
Climate change set to devastate regional fisheries and cause reef tourism revenue losses of...
Adaptive management processes must be fast tracked by world leaders
Unabated climate change could cause coral reef tourism revenue losses of over 90%, while some...
Microfibres in the Mediterranean are floating homes for bacteria
Almost 200 species of bacteria colonize microfibres in the Mediterranean Sea, including one that causes food poisoning in humans, according to a new study...
£3.25 million available for the creation and restoration of woodlands along the HS2 Phase...
The HS2 Woodland Fund has re-opened for applications (on Tuesday 30 May), supporting projects that create and restore woodland along the High Speed Two...
Pioneering pollinators project launches in Devon
A new project in Devon will combine cutting-edge technology and community engagement, in a bid to boost the diversity of plant and animal life....
Mutable mandate? Sizing up the new BNG requirements
New requirements for construction projects to achieve a 10% net gain in biodiversity or habitats came into force on 12 February. The scheme is...
Drought now biggest risk to UK nature reserves, says conservation charity
A new report, Embracing Nature, published on 14 August by The Wildlife Trusts, identifies drought as the current leading threat to their nature reserves...
New tool will promote marine biodiversity conservation
A new tool has been designed to help policymakers, planners, and regulatory bodies integrate ecological principles into the process of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)....
Environmental impact of common pesticides seriously underestimated, finds research
The environmental impact of nine pesticides, commonly used in grape cultivation, may have been significantly underestimated, suggesting current pesticide risk assessment criteria need updating.
The...
Project characterizes constructed soils to determine suitability for urban landscape planning
In urban areas, soil is often moved in opposite directions: on the one hand, excavated material is removed from construction sites and often ends...
CIWEM calls on Government to strengthen the power of catchment partnerships
CIWEM has published its vision for the future management of land and water under the government’s 25-year environment plan, saying a strengthened catchment based...
Policy-makers cannot afford to ignore soil sustainability
Soils play a key role in climate regulation, nutritious diets, agricultural livelihoods, and biodiversity. But soils have dropped down the EU policy agenda, despite...
Building materials firm works with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to turn quarry into wildlife haven
What was once a working quarry has been turned into a new wetland haven for wildlife, according to Aggregate Industries and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust,...
New green infrastructure framework “is an opportunity to brighten millions of lives”
With one in three people – around 9.4 million households - lacking easy access to nature (and the huge health and wellbeing benefits that...
European science advisory group urges moratorium on deep-sea mining
Explore recycling and terrestrial resources first, says the European Academies of Science Advisory Council (EASAC)
Rising global hunger for rare minerals is driving commercial interest...
Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis.
The researchers –...
