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Geo-engineering research, March 2009

Sunday, 01 March, 2009

There is evidence that efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases may be insufficient to avert unacceptable levels of climate change; global emission levels are currently higher than even the highest scenario produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2001). Geo-engineering seeks to use global scale engineering to offset the effects of greenhouse gas emissions. This POSTnote summarises the arguments relating to research funding for geoengineering.
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Wild deer, February 2009

Sunday, 01 February, 2009

This POSTnote examines the current status of wild deer in the UK, their ecological, economic and social impacts and legislation on their management.
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Marine renewables, January 2009

Thursday, 01 January, 2009

Around 15-20% of the UK's electricity could potentially be produced from marine renewable sources, but the technology is not mature. This POSTnote considers the technologies available and the environmental, economic and technological challenges involved in their deployment.
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The transition to a low carbon economy, December 2008

Monday, 01 December, 2008

Fundamental changes to the UK economy will be required to meet the greenhouse gas emission targets of the Climate Change Act (2008). This POSTnote examines UK emission trends since 1990 and considers how the UK might achieve a technological and behavioural transition to meet the targets.
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ICT and CO2 emissions

Monday, 01 December, 2008

The global greenhouse gas emissions from information and communication technology (ICT) are comparable with those of the aviation industry. This POSTnote focuses on the energy consumption of ICT equipment, and looks at action being taken to reduce it. It also mentions the wider environmental impact of ICT, and looks briefly at the significant contribution that ICT can make to reducing emissions in other sectors. These approaches are collectively referred to as 'green ICT'.
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River basin management plans, December 2008

Monday, 01 December, 2008

This POSTnote outlines some of the challenges in implementing River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) in the UK to meet Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives.
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Renewable energy in a changing climate, October 2008

Wednesday, 01 October, 2008

This POSTnote looks at UK options for meeting the proposed target of 15% of energy from renewable sources by 2020, and discusses how climate change could affect both the UK capacity to produce renewable energy and demand for energy in general.
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Biodiversity indicators, July 2008

Tuesday, 01 July, 2008

Biodiversity indicators, July 2008. POSTnote 08/312.
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Marine conservation zones, June 2008

Sunday, 01 June, 2008

Marine conservation zones, June 2008. POSTnote 08/310.
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Invasive non-native species, April 2008

Tuesday, 01 April, 2008

Invasive non-native species, April 2008. POSTnote 08/303
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Wildlife diseases, April 2008

Tuesday, 01 April, 2008

Wildlife diseases, April 2008. POSTnote 08/307.
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Ecological networks, February 2008

Friday, 01 February, 2008

Ecological networks, February 2008. POSTnote 08/300.
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Climate change science, November 2007

Thursday, 01 November, 2007

Climate change science, November 2007. POSTnote 07/295.
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Public opinion on electricity options, October 2007

Monday, 01 October, 2007

Public opinion on electricity options, October 2007. POSTnote 07/294.
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Transport biofuels, August 2007

Wednesday, 01 August, 2007

Transport biofuels, August 2007. POSTnote 07/293.

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