Environment

EU environment commissioner fails to assuage progressive lawmakers’ concerns over water rules Source link

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has confirmed that 12 large‑scale chicken farms and one pig farm are now the subject of live compliance probes. Together, they represent a significant chunk of the country’s industrial-scale livestock sector and over 10% of all Scottish sites currently being investigated by the environment regulator. READ MORE: ‘He’s gone…

In the framework of its regular review of the business environment risk, Credendo has upgraded two countries and downgraded fifty-one countries. Source link

An increasing litter problem is impacting south west London parks and green spaces. Green spaces are a pivotal part of the British spring and summer, offering accessible areas for the public to sunbathe, have picnics and enjoy the weather. However, with that, comes the rising issue of littering. A report released by Keep Britain Tidy…

Opening new oil and gas fields in the North Sea would “send a shock wave around the world”, imperilling international climate targets, undermining the UK’s climate leadership and encouraging developing countries to exploit their own fossil fuel reserves, experts have warned. The UK government is under stiff pressure from the oil industry, the Conservatives, Nigel…

Hello and welcome to The Blackpool Lead. A school in Blackpool has drawn some ire for changes to a school uniform that mean pupils who wish to wear a skirt will need to wear thick tights. The minimum thickness is at 80 denier – which are considered to be thick as well as fully opaque….

Hedgehog walks Northumberland Wildlife Trust are hosting two special hedgehog walks aimed especially at children this spring at Northumberlandia near Cramlington and at Weetslade Country park near Dudley, just to the north of Newcastle. The challenge is in partnership with Timmy Time of the multi-award-winning studio Aardman. Between 11:00am and 12 noon on Thursday 16th…

X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register Leeds-headquartered built environment consultancy enevo has quadrupled its revolving credit facility with Santander UK to a seven-figure sum as it accelerates acquisition-led growth. The increased funding will support the company’s buy-and-build strategy as it expands its testing, inspection, certification and compliance…

The Environment Agency and partners are hosting a series of free community drop-in events this spring for residents affected by flooding in Dorset this winter.  After the second wettest January and February on record since 1836, the drop-ins will give local people the opportunity to share their experiences of recent flood events, helping organisations better understand the impacts on communities…

In 8 hours, CG generalist Ahmed Khelladi will give you the knowledge and drive to complete a beautiful scene inspired by Avatar 2. You’ll see how to set up fantastic environments and populate them with assets using professional techniques for lighting, rendering, and deep compositing in Houdini, Nuke, Maya, and V-Ray. Source link