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Behaviour change and reaching net zero

Wednesday, 18 August, 2021

The net zero target requires the UK to achieve a 100% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (from 1990 levels). The Climate Change Committee’s 2021 progress report to Parliament highlighted the impact of behaviour change on reaching this target. It called upon the Government to produce a public engagement strategy for delivering net zero. The Government said its approach to public engagement will be included in a comprehensive net zero strategy scheduled to be published before the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021.
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Public engagement with the Government’s net zero target

Monday, 24 May, 2021

The Government passed legislation in 2019 legislating for the UK to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Commentators and the Government have highlighted the need for public engagement to help achieve the target. This article looks at what has been said about the issue and what the public’s attitude and awareness is.
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Queen’s Speech 2021: environment, climate change and energy

Wednesday, 05 May, 2021

The Government has confirmed the Environment Bill will be included in the 2021 Queen’s Speech, a bill carried over from the 2019–21 session. The Queen’s Speech is also likely to refer to the Government’s commitment to reduce UK carbon emissions and the 2021 UN COP26 conference hosted in Glasgow. The Government has said that it will publish in 2021 further details of strategies to improve UK biodiversity, including the England tree strategy.
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Biodiversity

Monday, 19 April, 2021

Declines in biodiversity could lead to economic and political instability and potentially threaten the survival of life on earth. The Government has taken a range of steps to counter biodiversity loss, although measures of success are mixed. The independent Dasgupta review has recommended placing monetary values on natural capital. Two forthcoming international conferences provide opportunities for further global initiatives on biodiversity.
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Renewables obligation scheme: changes to energy supplier payments

Friday, 19 March, 2021

The renewables obligation scheme provides support for generators of renewable electricity. The costs of the scheme are met by energy suppliers. These costs are then passed on to consumers. When suppliers fail to meet their obligations under the scheme, the resultant shortfall is mutualised if it reaches a certain threshold and must be met by other suppliers. The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2021 would raise the shortfall threshold which triggers this mutualisation process.
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Does the UK need a hydrogen strategy?

Monday, 14 September, 2020

In recent months there has been a renewed focus on the future of hydrogen as a low carbon energy carrier for the UK. This had led to calls from a variety of individuals and organisations for the Government and the newly formed Hydrogen Advisory Council to publish a hydrogen strategy. This issue is due to be the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 17 September 2020.
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National Infrastructure Commission: Updated renewables target

Friday, 04 September, 2020

A government advisory body has updated its recommendations on how much of the UK’s electricity should be generated from renewables. What sparked the change?
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Home insulation and the net zero target

Wednesday, 17 June, 2020

Insulating homes decreases the amount of fuel needed to heat them, reducing carbon emissions. Increasing the number of insulation measures installed is necessary if the UK is to meet its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This article looks at the link between carbon emissions and insulation, and what the Government is doing to increase insulation levels.
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Research Briefing

Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 20 March, 2020

This legislation forms part of the Government’s policy to improve the country’s digital infrastructure. It seeks to make it easier for network operators to respond to requests to install broadband infrastructure in certain buildings, such as flats, if they are unable to contact the relevant rights holder.
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Green Economy: Promoting Resource Efficiency and Zero Carbon Usage

Thursday, 05 March, 2020

Is it possible to grow the economy and protect the environment?
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Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target and Climate Change: Role of Technological and Lifestyle Efforts

Thursday, 30 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate on 6 February 2020 on technological and lifestyle efforts to address climate change, and to meet the 2050 net zero carbon emissions target.
Research Briefing

Domestic Premises (Energy Performance) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Wednesday, 29 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing provides background information on the Domestic Premises (Energy Performance) Bill [HL], ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 7 February 2020.
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World Cities Day, 31 October 2019

Tuesday, 22 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing provides information to mark the upcoming World Cities Day on 31 October 2019.
Research Briefing

Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Day 3

Thursday, 10 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 3 of the Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: economic affairs, business, agriculture, environment, energy and transport.
Research Briefing

Tidal Ranges

Wednesday, 22 May, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming House of Lords debate on harnessing the potential of tidal ranges to generate renewable energy.
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