Gib Environmental Action & Management Plan
July 25th, 2013
You can find Gibraltar’s “Environmental Action & Management Plan 2013” at: https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/images/stories/PDF/environment/Environmental_Action_&_Management_Plan_2013.pdf The ESG was consulted and we contributed extensively towards the drafting of this document. While we generally welcome this revised document there remain a few issues where we would like to see more action. We shall be publishing our revised Wish List (see […]
Western Beach and Public Health issues 220713
July 22nd, 2013
Given the ongoing, general low standard of water quality at Western beach, the ESG renews its call for beach closure until such time as samples are collecting clear for a period of time and until all sources of potential contamination in this area are resolved. Members of the public are regularly in contact with us […]
HMS Tireless in Gibraltar calls for clarification
July 18th, 2013
Clarification needed on latest HMS Tireless visit to the Rock Thursday July 18th 2013 The ESG questions the presence of HMS Tireless in Gibraltar today, a submarine that historically has created much unrest and controversy in the area. The lengthy repairs to this submarine, back in the year 2000, were also the catalyst for the […]
ESG against possible Nature application calling it premature -July 16th 2013
July 16th, 2013
“The ESG believes it was only a matter of time before Nature sought to resume its operations at the Western Arm. However, and without being in possession of all the facts of this case, the groups states that in its opinion, it believes that Nature’s application should not be considered at the present time. With […]
ESG concerns grow over Western Beach – mid July 2013
July 16th, 2013
“The ESG urges Government to consider permanently closing Western Beach for bathing given the increase in sewage pollution from Spain in the past week. This breakthrough effluence is unprecedented given there has been no rainfall in the area. It suggests that the pollution will be impossible to predict and therefore manage safely. While welcoming the […]
