Episode 8: River Wye Pollution, Offshore Wind in Scotland & OEP's Report on Environmental Assessments

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we discuss the case against the Environment Agency over its failure to protect the River Wye from agricultural pollution, new developments in offshore wind in Scotland, and the OEP's report stating that environmental assessment processes aren't working as they should.We also cover Planet Earth 3 and the new plan for a 100,000 ha wildlife reserve in Romania, which will be on the same kind of scale as Yellowstone National Park in the US.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/Show notes:River Wye Judicial Review: https://www.endsreport.com/article/1844613/delighted-judicial-review-granted-agricultural-pollution-river-wyeOffshore wind developments: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67170625 and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67126815OEP's report on environmental assessments: https://www.theoep.org.uk/report/environmental-assessments-are-not-effective-they-should-be-due-practical-barriersNew nature reserve in Romania: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/oct/22/a-yellowstone-for-europe-romanias-ambition-for-a-vast-new-wilderness-reserve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In every Nature in a Nutshell episode, we sit down to chat about the latest ecology news in the UK and Ireland. We will break down what it means and how it might impact nature, society, and those working in this space in an easily digestible way. Whether you are an aspiring ecologist or environmental manager, there will be something for you. This podcast is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. CIEEM is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice we are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as our members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.