Paul W
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And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. #Neuroendocrinecancer @pwildsmith.bsky.social
Cod populations "in grave danger of collapse" says @hugosas as new data out today reveals a 61% decline in cod numbers in the southern region of the Northern shelf + a 37% decline in the north-western region around Scotland. "Coastal livelihoods are dependent on making the right choices now, and supporting fishers through that process" said Tagholm. Jonny Hughes of Blue Marine said, 'This is a direct result of decisions in previous years to prioritise short-term economic profit for a handful of largely wealthy fishing companies, at the expense of the environment and the long-term future of fishing communities" adding that to receive zero catch advice from International Council for Exploration of the Sea (Ices) a fish stock had to be in an “abysmal” state. Tagholm commented, "Our warnings about multiple populations at risk were ignored, and since then we have had to watch helplessly as the UK Government sold out our seas and communities, allowing fishing pressure to build relentlessly as the largest industrial vessels squeezed out the small local boats... “Act now, and we can restore our seas to thriving health. We need a clear strategy to end overfishing once and for all, built on justice, and backed by fact,” he urged.
Southern water has imposed a hosepipe ban on areas in Hampshire and IOW which rely on the chalk streams for water. These are in danger of drying up. Many chalk streams in England are being sucked dry. Water companies are applying to abstract rivers below ecologically safe levels
Thames Water paid nearly £2.5m to senior managers from an emergency loan that was meant to be used to keep the failing utilities company afloat – and has refused to claw back the payments theguardian.com/business/2025/…
