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  • Big declines in Atlantic Salmon leads to questions about what happens out at sea Nature
    Big declines in Atlantic Salmon leads to questions about what happens out at sea

    Concerns about the big decline of the iconic Atlantic Salmon in Britain's river systems are leading scientists to investigate what happens to this iconic fish while it's out to sea, with, on average, only 3% of fish leaving the river returning to spawn and this figure has regularly dropped below 1%. If the decline continues, wild Atlantic salmon will disappear from UK rivers in the next 30 years.

  • Environment Times magazine is out - download or flickread a copy Book/report launches
    Environment Times magazine is out - download or flickread a copy

    ENVIRONMENT TIMES... PRINTED SINCE 1993 AND NOW ALSO DIGITAL - READ LATEST ISSUE BELOW 

    CLICK HERE TO FLICK THROUGH THE MAGAZINE or click on the magazine cover image


    environment times front cover vol 20 issue 1 520pxCONTENTS

    DUNCAN’S DOODLES
    Hoping to get 500 species logged on to iNaturalist in the Adlington Pollinator and Waterlife Project created from arable ecological desert.

    REGIONAL ROUNDUPS
    A bumper 14 pages of UK & Irish news.

    EXPERT COMMENT & OPINIONS
    Experts from Celtic Renewables, Allen & York, Logistics UK and Sustain offer their views.

    LITERATURE LAUNCHES
    Privatising Humanity, Nature’s Echo, The World’s Cheapest Cleaner.

    PROSECUTIONS
    Recent UK/Irish prosecutions and Enforcement actions.

    REPORTING
    Latest CSR reports and news.

    COVER STORY - ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’
    Bumper 12 pages! The issue and news of PFAS chemicals in the UK and those finding solutions.

    WASTE MANAGEMENT
    Noose tightening on waste criminals after attention on shocking cases.

    FLOODS & WEATHER
    Solutions to flood and weather issues.

    MARKETPLACE
    New product & services.

    MOVERS, SHAKERS - AWARDS
    Six pages of the King’s Award and profiles of some of the winners.

  • Kitchen retailer Wren to install UK's largest solar array on factory roof Renewables
    Kitchen retailer Wren to install UK's largest solar array on factory roof

    Installation of the UK's largest single-roof solar array – 6.6MW - is set to begin later this month at the Barton-upon-Humber manufacturing plant of one of the UK's leading kitchen and bedroom retailers, Wren.

  • Microplastics in Dipper birds indicate wider impact on freshwater wildlife Pollution
    Microplastics in Dipper birds indicate wider impact on freshwater wildlife

    Researchers have found more evidence that microplastics are impacting freshwater wildlife in different countries around the world.

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Futurebuild 2019

The challenge is on for the built environment ... get your free tickets for Futurebuild 2019

The built environment industry can influence the resilience, sustainability and quality of homes, buildings and elements of infrastructure and cities. Global scientific evidence and strategies, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, are giving a clear message: it is now time to think the unthinkable to make change happen.

futurebuild 2019 logo mainThe ecobuild conference at Futurebuild 2019 has been shaped by the industry, for the industry. It is the only conference that will bring together and further inform architects and designers, consultants and constructors, and public and private sector clients on how to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. From housebuilding to cities, and build quality to leadership, the conference will share insights and learning from industry experts.

The CPD accredited and free to attend conference sessions will be collaborative forums where you will develop action plans for change, proposing actions for a more sustainable future for our buildings, communities and industry.

The big thinking and inspiration of the ecobuild conference will be complemented by the Futurebuild Hubs. Offering ideas, innovation and knowledge in seminars and exhibits on the key themes of: buildings, energy, interiors, materials, offsite, urban infrastructure, waste and the circular economy and the future vision of London.

All content at Futurebuild is CPD accredited and free of charge, making your time out of the office well-spent. It only happens once a year so make sure you get your free ticket today!

We are excited to reveal the full 2019 ecobuild conference programme, which will take place at the heart of Futurebuild. The 2019 theme is "Time for Action" and will focus on how our industry can influence the resilience, sustainability and quality of homes, buildings, infrastructure and cities to ensure the world has a sustainable future.

The ecobuild conference is fully CPD accredited, so your time out of the office is well-spent. Register today and receive your free conference pass. https://futurebuild19.reg.buzz/environmental-times