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NERC and Boaty McBoatface the name of one of the high-tech remotely operated sub-sea vehicles. The Some further entries We announced in our last newsletter that 'Boaty' sub-sea vehicle will be dispatched to the #nameourship Leslie has been appointed as a member of from RRS Sir to allow campaign included the ship's research crew to collect data the Council for NERC, and what an eventful Usain Boat, Pingu, time it has been! Following a call from and samples from the deepest waters of What iceberg? and NERC for suggestions to name the new the Arctic and Antarctic. £200 million polar research ship that simply, Boat! Some Leslie, who sits on the NERC Council said: sparked global interest, Royal Research more mainstream Ship Sir David Attenborough has been suggestions included “We were delighted with the wide selected as a name that captures the ship's publicity generated for NERC and Henry Worsley and scientific mission and celebrates the especially for the science which is Katherine Giles. broadcaster's contribution to natural supported by NERC. I am looking forward science. to attending the Keel Laying for the new ship later this year.” Reflecting the global interest that the Earlier in the year campaign drew, Science Minister Jo Guy Titman from Johnson confirmed that the popular suggestion Boaty McBoatface will live on as MJCA was involved in an appeal for The future of UK ‘fracking’ Tarmac Aggregates relating to the On 23 May 2016 North Yorkshire County To celebrate the Geological Society’s definition of Council granted Third Energy's application ‘Year of Water’ take some time out to recovery or disposal to carry out hydraulic fracturing near Kirby complete our hydro themed word search. of waste at Methley Misperton. After years in the doldrums, will Send us a picture of your completed word Quarry near Leeds. this landmark planning decision prove to be search to receive an exciting prize! Further information the catalyst which reignites the UK industry – D N P D A Y K D R V N V G E M and the ever present debate, is ‘fracking’ R I O M R C T I A O F R S P R on the decision and safe? A T G I E A O I I R A Y I E E the implications can W D E L T V I T S D C E F G T D H Y S R A P N I O Z Y D R A be found in the Whether you support or oppose the O Z G E O R R E A O R Q I A W article written with principle, one thing all parties will agree on is W C S R O B N T M G B O S H D Emma Tattersdill of that if it’s here to stay, then let’s make sure N E J S Q T I E L B E B P C N R K D E W A T E R I N G E S U Freeths for Mineral it’s done safely and in a way that protects O A Y C R E A Q U I F E R I O Planning at the link environment. V G C X R V R X W C K N S D R Y T I V I T C U D N O C I E G below. With MJCA’s expertise in offering technical N O I S U F F I D U H L O O F V I S C O S I T Y P V Q N P W http://www.mineral guidance in support of planning A N E T A H C A E L W K S Q F applications; water impact assessment and andwasteplanning.c management; waste management ADSORPTION DRAWDOWN o.uk/meeting‐legal‐ AQUIFER GRADIENT technology and solutions and CONDUCTIVITY GROUNDWATER criteria‐ contaminated land investigation and DARCY INFILTRATION recovery/article/138 DEWATERING LEACHATE remediation one thing is for sure – if the DIFFUSION PIEZOMETER 9885 industry takes off we’ll be able to provide DISCHARGE POROSITY technical support every step of the way. DISPERSION RESERVOIR DRAINAGE VISCOSITY Newsletter October 2016 MJCA• 01827 717891 Euro 2016- The games might be over, but what about the waste? MJCA takes a look at how the organisers tackled waste management and water use

Stadium waste long-term improvements in waste management. Several stadium visits were Waste management was one of the eight organised to share know-how and best sustainability priorities for UEFA EURO 2016. The practices. 3Rs approach (reduce, reuse, recycle) A post-event report, expected in autumn 2016, produced the following objectives: will provide data on several indicators (e.g.  50% recycling rate waste per spectator) and assess the  Zero waste to landfill achievements of the action plan.  Greater public awareness To achieve these goals, a broad range of Stadium water measures were developed: Efficient stadium water management is Reduce primarily the result of astute infrastructure  Reusable cups choices. For example, most of the water used  Dematerialisation (e.g. no paper) – for pitch watering and sanitation – can be  Responsible sourcing rainwater collected by systems such as those installed at the majority of UEFA EURO 2016  Low packaging stadiums. This use was monitored during the  Awareness campaign tournament. Reuse With regard to drinking water within the  Reusable materials (signage, floor venues, independent contractors were coverings, furniture, décor, etc.) brought in to manage drinking water around  Donation of surpluses (e.g. to NGOs) the stadium. This contract was put out to Recycle tender, with the aim of finding a company that  Dual-bin solution (for general public and could implement innovative water saving staff) solutions such as timed flow valves for drinking  Multi-bin solution (for kitchens) water taps. An additional goal was to leave a positive legacy in the ten stadiums and to encourage

2016 – International Year of Pulses! up groundwater for successful growth in hostile environments with pulses generally having a The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the very low water footprint. In addition to their United Nations voted 2016 the International positive impact on food security, pulses can Year of Pulses with the aim of increasing have a positive impact on the environment understanding and awareness of the potential and soil fertility due to their nitrogen-fixing positive impacts that pulses can have on food properties. Pulses are a low cost source of security, nutrition and the environment. protein and minerals and can be stored for long periods of time without losing any of their Pulses can be grown in poor soils where other nutritional value. With pulses having such crops cannot successfully establish. There are positive influences on many aspects of the some resistant, deep rooting species environment, nutrition and sustainability, their of pulse with roots which can successfully take production and consumption is encouraged to help spread the word about what seemingly is the food of the future.

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