Leading scientists have come together to draw up a list of 100 leading questions facing the UK’s environmental future. The Guardian whittles these down to just eleven to cover the key issues for us.
How long does the seabed take to recover from dredging, wind farm construction and oil and gas extraction?
How does the ecological impact of UK farming compare internationally?
What are the ecological impacts of airports?
What are the ecological impacts of faecal matter, pesticides and undigested food flows from aquaculture?
How can we better understand diseases within wildlife reservoirs to protect humans and livestock?
What impact does plastic litter have on the marine environment?
How can we measure natural capital (renewable and non renewable resources) and integrate such a measure into GDP?
What are the effects of light pollution on wildlife?
Which habitats and species might we lose completely in the UK because of climate change?
What hedgerow structure and management produce the greatest wildlife benefits?
How can flood control be assisted by habitat management and what are the impacts on biodiversity?