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Resilience of UK infrastructure
This POSTnote outlines efforts to improve the resilience of infrastructure to the risks of natural hazards and any effects of future climate change.
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Electric vehicles
This POSTnote focuses on the extent to which EVs could reduce carbon emissions and examines issues that would surround widespread uptake.
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Sea level rise, September 2010
This POSTnote summerizes the causes of sea level rise, and the uncertainties in and the consequences for UK climate change adaptation.
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Biochar, July 2010
This POSTnote examines the current state of research into the production of biochar, the feasibility of using it to combat climate change, and any unintended consequences that may result.
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POSTbrief
Science in the New Parliament, 2010
After every general election, POST produces a special briefing highlighting some of the main science-based issues that the new Parliament is likely to encounter.
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Global carbon trading, March 2010
This POSTnote looks at the EU Emission Trading System's mechanisms, comparing it with operational and proposed emissions trading systems elsewhere. Prospects of linking these to form an international system, and the alternatives, are also discussed.
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Climate change: engagement and behaviour, January 2010
This POSTnote provides an overview of UK attitudes and behaviour relating to climate change. It outlines current engagement approaches and lessons for future policy.
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Insect pollination, January 2010
This POSTnote examines the risks of insect pollination decline for the UK and explores strategies to provide stable pollination services into the future.
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Biodiversity and Climate Change, October 2009
The effects of climate change on biodiversity are already evident in the UK, and with continued climate change, are expected to increase. This POSTnote explores the observed and future impacts of climate change on biodiversity. It also examines the relationship between biodiversity and adaptation to a changing climate.
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Ocean Acidification, October 2009
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.
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Coastal Management, October 2009
Predicted sea level rise and higher storm surges will increase the risk of coastal erosion and flooding. In response to this challenge, flood and coastal erosion risk management is undergoing direction and policy change. This POSTnote examines past and present coastal management policy and the main issues arising for the future English coastline.
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Deforestation
This POSTnote looks at the reasons why deforestation occurs and the impact it has on the environment, as well as examining policies to reduce it.
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Environmental noise, July 2009
This POSTnote examines the effects of noise, the EU Environmental Noise Directive (END) and practical measures for noise management.
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Arctic changes, June 2009
This POSTnote summarises the environmental change occurring in the Arctic and its potential impact on the global climate, future commercial activities and Arctic governance.
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CO2 capture, transport and storage, June 2009
This POSTnote details the main carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies and considers their safety and legal issues. This is followed by an overview of global CCS projects as well as a discussion of UK and EU policy.
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