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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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Nutritional standards in UK schools, July 2009
In 2006, 617 million school meals were served in England alone. The situation regarding school meals differs in the constituent countries of the UK. In England, new legislation on minimum nutritional standards in schools began in 2008 in primary schools and will come into force in secondary schools by September 2009. It consists of food- and nutrient-based standards for school food. The devolved administrations have already implemented similar legislation and face similar issues in improving school food. This note outlines children's nutritional requirements, the take-up of school meals in the UK, the capacity to enforce the standards and the impact of children's diet on behaviour and learning.
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Crop protection, June 2009
The pesticide approvals process in Europe is changing. This POSTnote explores the potential implications for UK agriculture and horticulture and examines other crop protection strategies available that complement or compensate for pesticides.
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Diet and cancer, April 2009
This POSTnote looks at the latest scientific research, advice and recommendations for a diet to lower cancer risk and the consequences for health policy.
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Wild deer, 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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Food hygiene standards, February 2009
This briefing describes recent developments in food regulation and examines options to improve food hygiene in businesses through monetary penalties, training and the use of local "Scores on the Doors" schemes.
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Marine conservation zones, June 2008
Marine conservation zones, June 2008. POSTnote 08/310.
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Eating disorders, July 2007
This POSTnote reviews the prevalence, possible causes and treatment of eating disorders, and highlights issues relevant to government policy in this area. Eating disorders, July 2007. POSTnote 07/287.
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Better brains, June 2007
This POSTnote reviews existing methods of cognitive enhancement along with likely future developments, and considers the regulatory and ethical questions that they pose. Better brains, June 2007. POSTnote 07/285.
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Ecosystem services, March 2007
This POSTnote outlines what ecosystem services are, and how provisions for maintaining them in the UK could be incorporated into policy frameworks. Ecosystem services, March 2007. POSTnote 07/281.
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Food security in developing countries, December 2006.
Food security in developing countries, December 2006. POSTnote 06/274.
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UK soil degradation, July 2006
This POSTnote examines the nature and extent of soil degradation in the UK and the challenges and opportunities for soils in a changing climate. UK soil degradation, July 2006. POSTnote 06/265.
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Bushmeat trade,February 2005
This POSTnote summarises the causes and effects of the bushmeat trade, UK policy and remaining challenges. Bushmeat trade, February 2005. POSTnote 05/236.
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