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Report to Parliament highlights lack of progress made in reducing emissions – 30 June 2011
30 June 2011
The CCC's progress report finds that emissions increased by 3% in 2010, mainly as a result of the colder winter months. After adjusting for weather impacts, emissions were broadly flat. This is incompatible with the 3% annual average emissions reduction required to meet the first four carbon budgets. A significant acceleration in the pace of emissions reductions is therefore required.
CCC’s report to Parliament highlights lack of progress made in reducing emissions – 30 June 2011
30 June 2011
The CCC’s progress report to Parliament reveals that emissions increased by 3% in 2010, mainly as a result of the colder winter months. After adjusting for weather impacts, emissions were broadly flat. This is incompatible with the 3% annual average emissions reduction required to meet the first four carbon budgets.
CCC response to Huhne’s 4th Carbon budget statement – 17 May 2011
17 May 2011
The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne today made an oral statement to the House in which he announced that Government would accept the Committee's recommendations on the 4th Carbon Budget (2023-2027) in full.
CCC response to Huhne’s 4th Carbon Budget statement – 17 May 2011
17 May 2011
The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne today made an oral statement to the House in which he announced that Government would accept the Committee's recommendations on the 4th Carbon Budget (2023-2027) in full.
Review highlights major role for renewables in meeting UK climate targets – 9 May 2011
9 May 2011
The Committee on Climate Change said today, that renewable energy should make a major contribution to decarbonising the UK economy over the next decades.
Review highlights major role for renewables in meeting UK climate targets – 9 May 2011
9 May 2011
The Committee on Climate Change said today, that renewable energy should make a major contribution to decarbonising the UK economy over the next decades.
CCC advises that Government meets carbon budgets through domestic action alone, and not through use of offset credits – 22 March 11
22 March 2011
In a letter to Chris Huhne, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised Government to aim to meet the second carbon budget (2013-2017) through domestic action alone, and not through the use of offset credits.
CCC responds to the Electricity Market Reform consultation – 8 March 11
8 March 2011
In a letter to Chris Huhne, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today welcomed the Government’s proposed reforms to the electricity market.
CCC responds to the Electricity Market Reform consultation – 8 March 2011
8 March 2011
In a letter to Chris Huhne, the CCC today welcomed the Government’s proposed reforms to the electricity market.
CCC shortlisted for a Climate Week Award – 4 March 2011
4 March 2011
The CCC has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Climate Week Awards under the category of "Best initiative by a Government or Statutory Body". The Committee entered its work on the 4th carbon budget report for consideration by the panel which included Lord Nicholas Stern and author Ian McEwan.