21 August 2006

100 questions at the heart of the UK's environmental future<

British scientists have set a research agenda to try to give info on the top 100 ecological issues facing planners in the UK.
How long does the seabed take to recover from dredging, wind farm construction and oil and gas extraction?
How does the ecological impact of UK farming compare internationally?
What are the ecological impacts of airports?
What are the ecological impacts of faecal matter, pesticides and undigested food flows from aquaculture?
How can we better understand diseases within wildlife reservoirs to protect humans and livestock?
What impact does plastic litter have on the marine environment?
How can we measure natural capital (renewable and non renewable resources) and integrate such a measure into GDP?
What are the effects of light pollution on wildlife?
Which habitats and species might we lose completely in the UK because of climate change?
What hedgerow structure and management produce the greatest wildlife benefits?
How can flood control be assisted by habitat management and what are the impacts on biodiversity?

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