All Entries in the "Environment" Category
BBC News – River Rheidol filter cuts pollution from mine
Cleaning up the Rheidol in Ceredigion BBC News – River Rheidol filter cuts pollution from mine. Toxic metals from the spoil heaps of historic lead mines in mid-Wales have been washing into the Afon Rheidol for years and years. The BBC reports that harmful metals entering the river fell by 99%: The Environment Agency said [...]
Blog | Our Rivers
Freshwater fish on the brink August 3rd, 2011 A study from the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) featured in the Sunday Telegraph at the weekend found that freshwater fish are the most endangered group of animals on earth, with more than a third threatened with extinction … Salmon, trout, eels and [...]
Waterfootprint.org: Water footprint and virtual water
Each British citizen soaks up 4,645 litres of the world’s water every day Waterfootprint.org: Water footprint and virtual water. Check this website for information on how much water we use in the UK. While average household water use in the UK is around 150 litres per person per day, UK consumption of products from other [...]
Apples: British to the Core
BBC iPlayer – Apples: British to the Core. Excellent programme well worth a watch. Horticulturalist Chris Beardshaw uncovers the British contribution to the history of our most iconic fruit. He reveals the ‘golden age’, when the passion and dedication of Victorian gardeners gave us more varieties than anywhere else in the world. Chris [...]
Natural Environment White Paper « Defra
The Natural Choice is the first White Paper on the natural environment for 20 years. Published: 7/6/2011 Natural Environment White Paper « Defra. The government vision for the natural environment over the next 50 years A healthy, properly functioning natural environment is the foundation of sustained economic growth, prospering communities and personal wellbeing. Read the [...]
Countryfile photographic competition
You have until August to take and submit your entries for the BBC One Countryfile photographic competition. All proceeds go to the Children in Need charity appeal. Last year this competition raised well over £1 million! Check out the details here: BBC – Countryfile. Best In Show [From the webpage] The title for the BBC [...]
Springwatch tonight!
Tonight – 30th May 2011 The new series of BBC Springwatch from its new home in Ceredigion. The RSPB Ynys Hir reserve is the new base for the programme. BBC – Nature UK: They say: Springwatch is moving its base and going wild in Wales. From 30 May the breathtakingly beautiful RSPB Ynys-hir is our [...]
Britain’s Secret Seas
BBC Two Britain’s Secret Seas Great programme. Archaeology and biodiversity. Watch or catch up on BBC iPlayer. BBC – BBC Two Programmes – Britain’s Secret Seas. Ends Tweet This Post
Green Economy | Farming First
New web page worth a visit: Green Economy | Farming First. We need to make the global economy green. Agriculture provides significant opportunities for growth, investment and jobs to help make this happen. Farming First is a coalition of over 100 organisations: The coalition exists to articulate, endorse and promote practical, actionable programmes and activities [...]
Speak up for our woodlands – time to act
Woodland Trust chief exec calls for people to speak up for woodlands in the UK. Call for views ends on 31st July 2011. As the Chief Executive of the Woodland Trust, I would like to stress how important your voice is. Your opinion is valuable not only as a supporter, but more, as someone who benefits [...]
