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This POSTnote outlines the main renewable energy sources, the barriers to uptake, and the policies to stimulate their deploymnet. It specifically aims to help Parliamentarians in their consideration of the RO Order 2001. Also, this briefing accompanies a separate briefing on electricity networks (POSTnote 163).
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This POSTnote outlines the international intellectual property (IP) regime and examines options through which developing countries can access effective treatments.
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This POSTnote summarises the latest scientific assessment of climate change, the issues to be resolved at the international negotiations in Bonn, and the implications for future policy.
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This POSTnote looks at human factors which are liable to cause both large-scale accidents and small-scale workplace accidents, examines how their effects can be minimised and analyses the implications for health and safety.
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This POSTnote looks at radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in rocks and soils that can cause lung cancer. Around 100,000 homes across the country are thought to be at particular risk. It outlines where radon comes from, its hazards, and ways to reduce its risks.
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This POSTnote considers options for regulation of internet content and examines Government policy in this area.
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This POSTnote looks at options for using new technologies in voting, focussing on the pros and cons of internet voting and the implications of such a radical change in the way that elections are conducted.
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Open channels: public dialogue in science and technology. Report No 153. March 2001. POST. 2001.
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This POSTnote looks at military advantages and disadvantages of depleted uranium and possible alternatives, and potential risks posed to human health.
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This POSTnote looks at the possible increase in waste incineration and concerns over pollution.
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This briefing describes satellite navigation, examines the case for Galileo and considers topics such as its funding and management.
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This POSTnote describes the rainfall over the UK in Autumn 2000, outlines evidence regarding trends in such extreme events, and explores possible links with climate change.
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This POSTnote looks at recent trends in asthma, examines the possible factors behind them and discusses the issues that arise.
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This note sets out the design and technical challenges of the proposed US National Missile Defence (NMD) system, and discusses the issues, focussing on the UK's role.
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This POSTnote outlines the Kyoto Protocol 'Mechanisms', and discusses key issues to be raised at the so-called 'COP6' meeting that begins in The Hague on 13th November 2000.
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