Approved work: Regulation and remediation of ‘forever’ chemicals
This POSTnote will outline the challenges and options for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance pollution.
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Carbon dioxide targets (237 KB , PDF)
Following the ‘Earth Summit’ last year, the UK agreed to limit emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) to their 1990 levels by the year 2000, due to concerns over the possibility of global warming. The Government is now developing plans to meet this target.
This POSTnote looks at current and future trends in UK CO2 emissions and how the commitment for 2000 might be met.
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Carbon dioxide targets (237 KB , PDF)
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Planning for net zero
This POSTnote outlines the challenges and opportunities for the English planning system and related policies to deliver net zero infrastructure and services.
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Climate security
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”.
