Committee on Climate Change

Independent advisors to the UK Government on tackling and preparing for climate change

May 2011 Newsletter

 

Committee on Climate Change Newsletter - May 2011
PROFILE
Profile on Julian Rush, Journalist and documentary maker
Julian Rush was Science & Environment Correspondent of Channel 4 News for 16 years up until February 2011. He now produces his own TV and radio documentaries on a range of topics relating to science and the environment. He has a particular interest in earth sciences, climate change, sustainable development and engineering. He is also studying for an Open University degree in Geosciences.
Julian Rush
NEWS
Review highlights major role for renewables in meeting UK climate targets
The CCC’s Renewable Energy Review highlights a range of promising renewable energy technologies which could in future become competitive, including electricity generation from wind and marine, air and ground source heat pumps and the use of bioenergy for heat generation.
Urgent action required to protect the UK’s infrastructure from climate change
Lord John Krebs, Chair of the Adaptation Sub Committee, joined Secretary of State Caroline Spelman to launch the cross governmnet report "Climate Resilient Infrastructure”, at Blackfriars station in London, which is under-going extensive reconstruction work. 

 


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