www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jun/10…

"Sewage could provide a novel way of helping consumers with soaring food bills and reducing pollution in our waterways – if sewage plants separated out phosphorus, a vital ingredient of fertiliser, according to a new report.

Phosphorus, found naturally...www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jun/10…

"Sewage could provide a novel way of helping consumers with soaring food bills and reducing pollution in our waterways – if sewage plants separated out phosphorus, a vital ingredient of fertiliser, according to a new report.

Phosphorus, found naturally in all plants, is essential for growing plants but its use as a fertiliser is creating widespread pollution in developed countries, because much of it is wasted. Phosphorus is a leading cause of water pollution, as the runoff from fertiliser use in fields produces an excess of nutrients that upset the natural balance of rivers and ponds, leading to algae blooms that harm fish and plants." Show more

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/01/sea-fo…


"Seaweed’s high protein content and immune-boosting properties makes it a great animal feed, and as a side benefit, feeding livestock seaweed also “cuts methane emissions”, said Doumeizel. If every cow was fed just 100 grams of seaweed a day, he said, it...www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/01/sea-fo…


"Seaweed’s high protein content and immune-boosting properties makes it a great animal feed, and as a side benefit, feeding livestock seaweed also “cuts methane emissions”, said Doumeizel. If every cow was fed just 100 grams of seaweed a day, he said, it would suppress their wind enough that “the impact on climate change would be equivalent to stopping each and every car and truck on the planet”." Show more

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/19/ban-bo…

"The companies with the biggest executive payouts include United Utilities, which was responsible for the most spills over 2020 and 2021, which paid bonuses of nearly £6m. Severn Trent awarded executives £5.5m in bonuses while dumping sewage 120,000...www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/19/ban-bo…

"The companies with the biggest executive payouts include United Utilities, which was responsible for the most spills over 2020 and 2021, which paid bonuses of nearly £6m. Severn Trent awarded executives £5.5m in bonuses while dumping sewage 120,000 times. Meanwhile, Yorkshire Water, which dumped sewage 135,000 times, handed out bonuses of £3.3m." Show more

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/12/sunscr…

Seagrass seems to be cropping up a lot recently. i was at the MMO presentation anout the nw voluntary no anchor zone near South Beach last night (the idea has not gone down well with sailors as the sea grass beds are all in the sheltered areas), I...www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/12/sunscr…

Seagrass seems to be cropping up a lot recently. i was at the MMO presentation anout the nw voluntary no anchor zone near South Beach last night (the idea has not gone down well with sailors as the sea grass beds are all in the sheltered areas), I understand that Natural England wish to establish sea grass beds off of NHYC (again conflicting with existing moorings).

Meanwhile the eel grass between East Dorset and Salterns is covered on sewage fungus- nobody seems to care a jot about that. Show more

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/12/free-w…

www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/14/severn-tr…

"Severn Trent and Anglian Water say they will accelerate efforts to protect rivers after the government and regulators called on the sector to do more.

Last month, the environment minister Rebecca Pow called on water companies to significantly...www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/14/severn-tr…

"Severn Trent and Anglian Water say they will accelerate efforts to protect rivers after the government and regulators called on the sector to do more.

Last month, the environment minister Rebecca Pow called on water companies to significantly improve their practices in England and Wales to support the local environment.

The minister said the water sector should dramatically reduce the frequency and volume of sewage discharges from storm overflows to protect rivers.

The two water companies said they will sharply reduce their use of storm overflows as part of five commitments they claim will help prevent harm to rivers."

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www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/11/lib-de…


"Many Conservative MP faced a backlash after voting against the amendment. The government replaced it with a measure that, campaigners said, was notably less stringent for water companies.

Recent polling for the Lib Dems showed that 36% of UK...www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/11/lib-de…


"Many Conservative MP faced a backlash after voting against the amendment. The government replaced it with a measure that, campaigners said, was notably less stringent for water companies.

Recent polling for the Lib Dems showed that 36% of UK voters said they would be less likely to vote for an MP who did not support a ban on raw sewage dumped in rivers, rising to 41% of those who voted Conservative in 2019." Show more

www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/11/syd…

"Swimmers are typically advised to avoid swimming in ocean beaches for one day after rainfall, and for three days in harbours and enclosed bays."

There is no such advice in Poole Harbour

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/02/enviro…

93% of pollution downgraded to a warning letter or no action and then the EA come up with this tiresome spin "“Over 90% of our prosecutions are successful.."

www.theguardian.com/society/2022/feb/12/sewage-dis…

Huge amounts of sediment dredged from the freeport work on the River Tees has been dumped in the ocean.

Independent scientists believe that it contains vast qualities of Pyridine (a toxic chemical primarily used in pesticides - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyridine) which has caused collossal die-off of...Huge amounts of sediment dredged from the freeport work on the River Tees has been dumped in the ocean.

Independent scientists believe that it contains vast qualities of Pyridine (a toxic chemical primarily used in pesticides - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyridine) which has caused collossal die-off of marine life since October

Defra are blaming algal bloom..

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www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/18/the-…

www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/plastic-…

enterprise.dji.com/news/detail/water-sampling-with…

At last - an application for drones that doesn't centre of violation of people's right to privacy!

"Pit lake water sampling is a treacherous, high-risk activity commonly performed by environmental staff at active mine sites around the world...enterprise.dji.com/news/detail/water-sampling-with…

At last - an application for drones that doesn't centre of violation of people's right to privacy!

"Pit lake water sampling is a treacherous, high-risk activity commonly performed by environmental staff at active mine sites around the world. Risks include falling from heights, rock falls, landslides, tsunami, hypothermia, and drowning. Last year, employees from the technology and water groups at Hatch, a leading engineering firm, came together to develop a more innovative process for collecting water samples from flooded pits, tailings ponds, evaporation ponds, and other water bodies, in order to keep staff safe from hazardous risks associated with this task. Pierre Filiatreault, UAV services lead at Hatch explains, "In our line of business, using UAVs can significantly reduce the potential risks associated with hazardous tasks we are faced with. In most cases, UAVs can also collect information more efficiently and at a lower cost. We knew that by incorporating new technology, we could find a better method that supports our core safety values.”" Show more

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/13/bathin…

"Water companies in England should each designate a stretch of river as bathing water by 2025 to drive the cleanup of a chemical cocktail of sewage, agricultural waste and plastic pollution that is suffocating biodiversity and risking public...www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/13/bathin…

"Water companies in England should each designate a stretch of river as bathing water by 2025 to drive the cleanup of a chemical cocktail of sewage, agricultural waste and plastic pollution that is suffocating biodiversity and risking public health, MPs have said."

When you look at the amount of territory that a given water company encompases - one stretch of river seems a relatively tiny step, albeit in the right direction. Show more

www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/bacteria…

"Species that can cause illness in humans were detected in samples from three of these: Chichester Harbour, Osea Island and Whitstable Bay.

Dr Wagley said: “Increasing abundance and diversity of Vibrio bacteria creates health risks not only for...www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/bacteria…

"Species that can cause illness in humans were detected in samples from three of these: Chichester Harbour, Osea Island and Whitstable Bay.

Dr Wagley said: “Increasing abundance and diversity of Vibrio bacteria creates health risks not only for people eating seafood, but for those using the sea for recreation purposes – either due to swallowing infected seawater or from the bacteria entering exposed wounds or cuts.

“Vibrio bacteria are also a threat to a variety of marine species including shellfish themselves.”" Show more

www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/11/meet-m…

"Research in 2017 found that 10 river systems transport 90% of all the plastic that ends up in the world’s oceans (two in Africa – the Nile and Niger – with the other eight in Asia: the Ganges, Indus, Yellow, Yangtze, Haihe, Pearl, Mekong and...www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/11/meet-m…

"Research in 2017 found that 10 river systems transport 90% of all the plastic that ends up in the world’s oceans (two in Africa – the Nile and Niger – with the other eight in Asia: the Ganges, Indus, Yellow, Yangtze, Haihe, Pearl, Mekong and Amur)." Show more

Some good news for a change..

www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/14/bugs-a…

www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/29/nurdle…

www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19718420.dorset-oys…

"The director of Dorset Oysters said they’ve not had any complaints from their products but claimed the food wouldn’t be contaminated if Wessex Water weren’t “pumping sewage” into the sea. "

"A Wessex Water spokesman said it doesn’t pump sewage into the...www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/19718420.dorset-oys…

"The director of Dorset Oysters said they’ve not had any complaints from their products but claimed the food wouldn’t be contaminated if Wessex Water weren’t “pumping sewage” into the sea. "

"A Wessex Water spokesman said it doesn’t pump sewage into the sea, but storm overflows occur during heavy rainfall. "

Bit of a slim distinction don't ya think? Show more