It may look like yet another task. In practice, high-quality sustainability reporting is designed to benefit us all as new ‘green’ stakeholders. It is already mandatory for large UK companies. However, small firms will soon be legally obliged to give a good environmental account of...
Is the energy crisis here to stay? And if it is, can we build new ‘resilience’ into our communities, economic and industrial systems to protect ourselves - and those who will come after us - from present and future ‘fuel’ shortages? Yes, we can, although the...
Covid is still a threat in Rwanda, but the testing and vaccination programme is under way. Happily, our Rugby Development Officers have been able to get their double vaccinations now and are able to begin coaching at the Schools again from 18/10/21! The coaches and children...
Noise and vibration ‘interactive nuisance’ can swiftly become ‘annoying interference’. With crucial residential, industrial and infrastructure projects in the UK pipeline it is vital to protect the public from noise’s potentially complex multiple-effects. Noise can be a strange phenomenon. The ‘deafening’ exhaust of, say, a nearby...
The universe’s smallest atom will soon enter the battle against global warming and climate change. Although its high potential is also controversial, I would like to explain why pragmatic environmentalists must help to introduce hydrogen into the UK’s growing mix of low-carbon energy technologies. Hydrogen has long...
Richard Hughes, principal hydrological modeller at Enzygo, discusses advancements in flood modelling. Enzygo Ltd are an independent, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy with a proven track record of delivering creative, integrated and cost-effective solutions that maximise the potential of development sites. We use a collaborative approach to devise...
The redevelopment of Salford Quays has created a world-class business, cultural and residential area. More people now work at the Quays than in its heyday as a major seaport! Salford Quays has also become a popular residential area with a regular tram service to West Salford,...
The war on air pollution is intensifying – partly because air quality is deteriorating, but also because we now know much more about its dangerous chemistry and negative health impacts. I would like to explain why asking key air quality questions at the start of...
There are two things we know for certain in Britain. Either it’s raining, or it is going to rain. What we are less sure about is how soon, how much and how often, and how that translates into flood protection. As I hope to show, a...