What the current impact assessments don’t do is factor in the wider implications for wildlife and biodiversity on proposed large scale developments.
The Limitations of Environmental Impact Reports
Migratory Bird Decline Due to ‘roads, buildings, powerlines & wind turbines’
“We found that human modification of the landscape in the birds’ distribution ranges in Europe, Africa and Western Asia is associated with declining numbers of over 100 Afro-Eurasian migratory birds.” Dr C,laire Buchan from UEA’s School of Biological Sciences
New Technology To Detect Endangered Right Whales
Human activities are a significant threat to right whale populations, either through entanglement in fishing gear or strikes from shipping.
Underwater Robotics Aiding Whale Research
Technology including the use of robots is aiding researchers in understanding daily habits of the endangered Mediterranean sperm whale.
