New POST work: July 2021
The POST board has approved 5 new POSTnotes. From conversion therapy to international shipping, find out how to contribute as an expert.
Approved work: International shipping and emissions
Shipping is regarded as "difficult-to-decarbonise". This POSTnote will examine commitments to mitigate shipping emissions the technologies that may help to achieve this.
Approved work: Public sector use of data
This POSTnote will review current data sharing practices between Government and private companies, and the related challenges and opportunities.
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Approved work: Energy consumption of computing
This POSTnote will examine the energy consumption of data centres and data transmission networks. It will review energy trends and initiatives aiming to limit energy consumption.
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Approved work: Conversion therapy
This POSTnote will examine research on current practices of conversion therapy and lived experiences of those who have gone through it and will review public attitudes to it.
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Approved work: Upskilling and retraining the adult workforce
This POSTnote will review known skill gaps in the UK and what social groups are most impacted by them. It will also look at the impact of training on employment, income and social mobility.
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New POST work: April 2021
The POST board has approved 9 new POSTnotes. From blue carbon and genome editing, to space defense and early childhood education, find out how to contribute as an expert.
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Approved: Energy sector digitalisation
Digital tech is increasingly used in the energy sector. This POSTnote will look at he benefits and challenges of digitalisation.
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Approved: Space defence
Protecting UK interests in space is becoming a government priority. This POSTnote will look at threats to UK space assets and available defence tech.
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Approved: The impact of early childhood education and care on children’s outcomes
Assessing the benefits of early childhood education and care is complicated. This POSTnote will look at the evidence landscape and the impact of recent policy.
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Approved: Pesticides and health
Pesticide use has increased globally in the past decade. This POSTnote will look at short- and long-term effects of pesticide exposure and current regulations.
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Approved: Blue carbon
Marine habitats hold a large amount of carbon. This POSTnote will look at how the carbon cycle might be impacted if these habitats are damaged.
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Approved: Delivering the Local Nature Recovery Network
Local Nature Recovery Strategies help plan sustainable land use. This POSTnote will review how this may be achieved using the Local Nature Recovery Network.
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Approved: Managing soils for carbon and plant productivity
UK soils are deteriorating. They are losing their organic carbon, eroding, and compacting. This POSTnote will look at mitigation strategies.
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Approved: Reducing agricultural pressures on freshwater ecosystems
Runoff from farms and fields can contain a range of pollutants that impact habitats downstream. This POSTnote will look at ways to relieve agricultural pressures from water habitats.
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