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Environment

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    The ecosystem approach, May 2011

    Sunday, 01 May, 2011

    This POSTnote outlines how the ecostystem approach makes explicit the link between the status of natural resource systems and ecosystem services that support human well-being.

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    • Energy
    • Environment
  • POSTnote

    Ecosystem service valuation, May 2011

    Sunday, 01 May, 2011

    This POSTnote summaries methodologies for determining reliable values for changes in natural resources and ecosystem services and the policy implications of such valuations.

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    • Environment
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    Water adaptation in Africa, April 2011

    Friday, 01 April, 2011

    This POSTnote discusses adapting water resource management to climate change in Africa.

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    • Environment
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    Unconventional gas, April 2011

    Friday, 01 April, 2011

    This POSTnote examines the potential for unconventional gas exploitation in the UK, the regulatory regimes covering such activity, and the issues surrounding the extraction and use of the gas.

    • POSTnote
    • Education
    • Environment
  • POSTnote

    Biodiversity offsetting, January 2011

    Saturday, 01 January, 2011

    This POSTnote summarises biodiversity offsetting and examines opportunities and risks of offsets within a UK context.

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    • Environment
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    UK indoor air quality, November 2010

    Monday, 01 November, 2010

    This POSTnote describes sources of indoor air pollution, the evidence for adverse effects on human health and outlines possible policy responses.

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    • Environment
    • Health and social care
    • Transport and infrastructure
  • POSTnote

    Resilience of UK infrastructure

    Friday, 01 October, 2010

    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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    • Energy
    • Environment
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    Electric vehicles

    Friday, 01 October, 2010

    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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    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Transport and infrastructure
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    Sea level rise, September 2010

    Wednesday, 01 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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    • Environment
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    Biochar, July 2010

    Thursday, 01 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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    • Environment
    • Food security
  • POSTbrief

    Science in the New Parliament, 2010

    Saturday, 01 May, 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.

    • POSTbrief
    • Digital technologies
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health and social care
    • Security and defence
    • Transport and infrastructure
  • POSTnote

    Global carbon trading, March 2010

    Monday, 01 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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    • Environment
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    Climate change: engagement and behaviour, January 2010

    Friday, 01 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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    • Environment
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    Insect pollination, January 2010

    Friday, 01 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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    • Environment
    • Food security
  • POSTnote

    Biodiversity and Climate Change, October 2009

    Thursday, 01 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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