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Action is needed to address the UK’s increasing vulnerability to climate change, as key sectors near their limit – 14 July 2011
14 July 2011
The UK is coping now, but it is near its limits in some key sectors and could be pushed over the edge by climate change. But by preparing now, the UK can reduce the adverse effects of climate change and take advantage of opportunities, according to a new report published today by the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC).
Key sectors nearing their limits of coping with climate change – 14 July 2011
14 July 2011
The UK is coping now, but it is near its limits in some key sectors and could be pushed over the edge by climate change. But by preparing now, the UK can reduce the adverse effects of climate change and take advantage of opportunities, according to a new report published today by the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC).
CCC recommends annual emission targets for Scotland that halve emissions by 2025 – 4 July 2011
4 July 2011
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has advised the Scottish Government to adopt climate change targets for 2023 – 2027 which would require annual emission reductions of between 3% and 5%.
CCC recommends annual emission targets for Scotland that halve emissions by 2025 – 1 July 2011
1 July 2011
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has advised the Scottish Government to adopt climate change targets for 2023 – 2027 which would require annual emission reductions of between 3% and 5%.
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.