Approved work: Regulation and remediation of ‘forever’ chemicals
This POSTnote will outline the challenges and options for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance pollution.
The increasing amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is acidifying the oceans. The resulting changes to ecosystems and marine biodiversity may have negative impacts on fisheries and food security and reduce the coastal protection provided by coral reefs. This POSTnote outlines the science behind ocean acidification and summarises the threats to the marine environment. A global reduction of carbon emissions is the only certain way to minimise these risks.
Ocean Acidification, October 2009 (122 KB , PDF)
Ocean Acidification, October 2009 (122 KB , PDF)
This POSTnote will outline the challenges and options for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance pollution.
This POSTnote outlines the challenges and opportunities for the English planning system and related policies to deliver net zero infrastructure and services.
Climate security refers to the impact of climate change on national security. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change described the threat posed by climate change to human and national security as a “code red for humanity”.