Environment Agency reports record number of water company inspections
Agency reveals number of inspections more than doubled to over 10,000 last year, as crackdown on sewage pollution continues Source link
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Prolonged Exposure to Microplastics Disrupts the Metabolism of Mediterranean Octocorals
These are some of the findings, set out in an article published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, from a study led by experts Odei Garcia-Garin from the Faculty of Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio) at the University of Barcelona, and the Institute of Aquatic Ecology at the University of Girona (IEA-UdG), and Núria Viladrich, also a member…
Soil bacteria break down toxic chemicals in the environment
Many aromatic compounds, such as phenols, cresols and styrenes, are toxic to organisms and harmful to the environment. They can accumulate as a result of industrial processes and harm ecosystems. Soil … Source link
Farmer who allowed waste to be dumped at beauty spot sentenced | Environment Agency
A North Yorkshire farmer is sentenced for allowing waste to be dumped on his land following Environment Agency prosecution. A North Yorkshire farmer who allowed thousands of tonnes of waste to be dumped on his land in a Yorkshire beauty spot has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to clear the eyesore. Following…
Commission softens climate goals in draft data centre rating scheme
Labelling scheme supposed to encourage data centre efficiency is being watered down Source link
XAU/USD gains bullish traction in a risk-averse environment
XAU/USD Current price: $4,542 Iran war headlines continue to shape the market’s sentiment. United States employment data takes centre stage after the latest Fed’s hawkish shift. XAU/USD is neutral-to-bullish in the near term, needs to conquer $4,600. Spot Gold trades with a positive bias in the American session on Monday, reversing and early bearish gap….
New chair at the Built Environment Trust
The Built Environment Trust, an independent charity, which promotes and delivers education with the aim of improving the quality of the built environment, has appointed Sara Lipscombe as its next Chair. Lipscombe, who has served as acting Chair for the past 10 months, replaces Ann Allen, who has stepped down after leading the Trust through…
Taunton recognised for efforts to save water and improve the environment
Taunton has been recognised for its efforts to save water, improve the local environment, and better manage rainwater, writes Phil Hill. Wessex Water’s Watermark Town status was presented to Taunton Town Council following a 12-month programme of initiatives raising awareness of the value of water, improving understanding of local water supply and wastewater systems, and…
National fuel price measures threaten to worsen energy crisis, ministers told
The EU’s fragmented national fuel price controls risk hampering efforts to tackle the new Middle East energy crisis, according to a confidential diplomatic note seen by Euractiv. As the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy chokepoint, enters its fifth week of being locked down, EU energy ministers are moving up into crisis gear. “28 days…
Molécule – “Sometimes The Best Soundtrack Is The Environment Itself”
What are the tracks that get Molécule moving? Look no further as we asked him. Molécule has never approached electronic music in a conventional way. Known for building immersive productions from field recordings, analogue hardware and a deeply physical relationship with sound, he has carved out a singular path that places environment, texture and emotion…