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Scottish unconventional oil and gas: Compatibility with Scottish emissions targets
The Committee on Climate Change was asked by the Scottish Government to examine the impacts of extraction of Scottish unconventional oil and gas (UOG), comprising shale gas, shale oil and coalbed methane, on Scottish greenhouse gas emissions and climate targets. This report fulfils that duty.
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Letter: ASC Chair Lord Krebs writes to Defra Chief Scientist on UKCP18 climate projections
The Chair of the CCC’s Adaptation Sub-Committee, Lord Krebs, writes to Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Ian Boyd, to provide ongoing advice on the next set of UK climate projections in terms of the extent to which they will meet the needs of the user community.
UK aviation emissions must be consistent with UK climate change commitments, CCC says
Decisions about UK airport capacity must be consistent with the UK’s commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050 as set out in the Climate Change Act, the CCC says following the Government’s announcement [about its preferred option to expand capacity at London Heathrow/Gatwick Airport].
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Next Steps for UK Heat Policy
Heating and hot water for UK buildings make up 40% of our energy consumption and 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions. It will be necessary to largely eliminate these emissions by around 2050 to meet the targets in the Climate Change Act and to maintain the UK contribution to international action under the Paris Agreement. This report considers that challenge and sets out possible steps to meet it.
Infographic: The future of heating in UK buildings
This infographic provides a snapshot of the key options for low-carbon heating. It accompanies the Committee on Climate Change’s 2016 report, ‘Next steps for UK heat policy’.
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UK climate action following the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement marks a significant positive step in global action to tackle climate change. This report considers the domestic actions the UK Government should take as part of a fair contribution to the aims of the Agreement.
Infographic: Scotland’s progress in preparing for climate change
This infographic provides a snapshot of progress being made in Scotland to prepare for the impacts of climate change. It accompanies the Adaptation Sub-Committee’s 2016 report ‘Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme: An independent assessment for the Scottish Parliament.’
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Action underway to prepare for climate change in Scotland but extent of progress hard to assess
Steps are being taken to prepare for climate change, but a lack of evidence is making it difficult to judge whether Scotland’s vulnerability to climate impacts is increasing, remaining constant, or decreasing, the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says today.
CCC welcomes news that UK Government will take steps to ratify Paris Agreement
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today welcomes the UK Government’s announcement that it will take the necessary steps to ratify the Paris Agreement, the international framework that seeks to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change.
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Energy policy is about more than Hinkley, says CCC
The Government has confirmed it will go ahead with a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C. However, delivering a cost-effective, secure and low-carbon power system will require a number of further decisions about the power sector, the Committee on Climate Change says.
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