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The return of the beaver
When I grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, wild beavers in England were unthinkable. They were exotic creatures, the stuff of North American storybooks. However, unbeknownst to me and most British schoolchildren, the Eurasian beaver hadn’t gone extinct — though, it very nearly had.
Important Energy Information for Landlords: Understanding the UK's Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
The United Kingdom has implemented the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) to enhance the energy performance of buildings, thereby reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.
Why we Really Need to Look After Water: How Much of Earth's Water Is Drinkable?
While Earth holds 1.386 billion km3 of water, only about 0.007% of it is readily available for human consumption. This means that out of all the water on Earth, only a very small fraction is safe and accessible as drinking water.
Sewer Leak at Rushden Lakes: Delays the Introduction of Beavers
Towards the end of 2024, in collaboration with the team at GRAF UK Ltd, we were excited to confirm our support of the introduction of Beavers at the Rushden Lakes Nature Reserve, where they will be performing nature-based stormwater management.