Blog
A day with Hydrology
20 August 2019 Emma Pearson
SEPA's hydrometry unit is responsible for around 400 gauging stations and 350 rainfall monitoring sites. River gauging stations are important as they allow river levels to be monitored so flood events can be predicted and flood warnings sent out. Read the article
How farmers can best manage air quality and ammonia levels
14 May 2019
Advice for farmers on managing ammonia levels, while also looking at their environmental responsibilities regarding air quality. This blog has a particular focus on Northern Ireland. Read the article
How micro-brewers and distillers can reduce their environmental impact
24 April 2019
A blog exploring the environmental obligations and responsibilities of micro-brewers and distillers, with advice on things they should and shouldn't be doing. Read the article
Environmental regulations: what they mean for you
27 November 2018
If you’re responsible for a business that conducts any activity that could have a negative impact on the environment or human health, then you need to be up to date on environmental regulations. A permit, licence or authorisation is a permission that a company needs in order to run their business in accordance with environmental best practice. Read the article
Generating your own renewable energy
08 November 2018
NetRegs has a guidance document that provides an overview of the different renewable energy technologies that are available. The guidance provides information on the benefits of each system, as well as noting any consideration that need to be taken into account. Read the article
Why food and drink businesses should consider the sustainable supply chain
06 November 2018
Within the food and drink industry, sustainability is becoming more important. As a consequence, there is an increased awareness of the environmental impacts from the supply chain. Read the article