Call for government action to cut climate impact of fishing industry
Three conservation groups are calling for UK Governments to future-proof the sector Action is needed to cut the environmental impact of the UK fishing industry to tackle climate change, campaigners have warned. A report from green groups says fisheries contribute to greenhouse gas emissions by disturbing “blue carbon” stores in marine habitats or depleting stocks of fish and shellfish and using fossil fuels for vessels. Conservation groups WWF, the RSPB […]