Recycling news: 2010

Policy & government Children in Africa get access to computers this Christmas DFID's work with Digital Links on recycling old computers and digital education materials to help schools and hospitals in Africa. GOV.UK · 27 Dec 2010 Policy & government Predicting this wintery weather is snow easy task! Looking forward, everyone knows that weather forecasts aren't perfect, particularly beyond a few days. This raises the question: how can people predict the climate in 2100 when we can't even predict what it will be like next week? Climate Change Committee · 21 Dec 2010 Policy & government UK should commit to a 60% cut in emissions by 2030 as a contribution to global efforts to combat climate change – 7 December 2010 The Committee on Climate Change today recommended a carbon budget for 2023-27 and a target for emissions reductions in 2030 – halfway between now and 2050. The recommended target for 2030, to cut emissions by 60% relative to 1990 levels (46% relative to current levels), would then require a 62% emissions reduction from 2030 to meet the 2050 target in the Climate Change Act. Climate Change Committee · 7 Dec 2010 Policy & government UK should commit to a 60% cut in emissions by 2030 as a contribution to global efforts to combat climate change – 7 December 2010 The Committee on Climate Change today recommended a carbon budget for 2023-27 and a target for emissions reductions in 2030 – halfway between now and 2050. Climate Change Committee · 7 Dec 2010 Policy & government Unlocking climate uncertainty Leading figures from the world of climate science, government and mathematics recently convened to hear the latest from a ground-breaking mathematics research programme aimed at advancing one of the most challenging and economically important mathematical problems of all time... Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2010 Policy & government Anaerobic Digestion framework document published An anaerobic digestion framework document was today published by the Government. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2010 Policy & government Moore publishes Bill to strengthen Scotland's future The Scottish Parliament is to receive new tax and borrowing powers of around £12 billion under plans published today in the Scotland Bill by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore. GOV.UK · 30 Nov 2010 Policy & government Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP speech - ‘Securing our sustainable natural environment in the years ahead’ – Environment Agency Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP speech - ‘Securing our sustainable natural environment in the years ahead’ – Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2010 Policy & government CCC publishes expenditure data online – 19 November 2010 The Committee on Climate Change today publishes details of all expenditure by month that exceeds £500 on its website. This is part of the Committee’s commitment to transparency and is in line with the Government’s transparency agenda. Climate Change Committee · 19 Nov 2010 Policy & government Committee welcomes the Government’s decision to open its £9bn CCS demonstration programme to gas plants – 8 November 2011 The Government has announced that the carbon capture and storage demonstration programme will be opened to gas-fired as well as coal fired-plants. Climate Change Committee · 8 Nov 2010 Policy & government How do we thaw this freezing inertia? Despite the UK having the strongest climate change legislation in the world, and cross-party support for action from Politicians, people here remain more pessimistic than in other countries about our ability to solve the climate crisis. Climate Change Committee · 5 Nov 2010 Policy & government British and Danish troops assist mayor to clean up Gereshk Gereshk, the economic centre of Afghanistan's Helmand province, is being transformed from an area blighted by rubbish to a clean and tidy town, open for business and ripe for development. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2010 Policy & government Welcome to GreenStep Cities & Tribal Nations - GreenStep Cities Minnesota PCA · 28 Oct 2010 Policy & government UK packaging recycling targets for 2011 and 2012 and summary of packaging consultation published UK packaging recycling targets for 2011 and 2012 have been published today. GOV.UK · 26 Oct 2010 Policy & government Changes to PFI Programme Withdrawal of provisional allocation of PFI credits from projects that will now not be needed to meet the 2020 landfill diversion targets. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2010 Policy & government A practical guide to decarbonising the global economy Sorting fact from fiction is becoming central to the climate change debate. In the aftermath of Copenhagen and with Cancun looming ahead, Jim Skea distinguishes between what can be done and what must be done... Climate Change Committee · 8 Oct 2010 Policy & government How well prepared is the UK for climate change? The Adaptation Sub-Committee was established in June 2009 to provide independent advice to the Government on the risks to the UK from climate change and to assess progress being made to adapt to future risks and opportunities. Climate Change Committee · 6 Oct 2010 Policy & government CCC advice on aviation published in ICAO 2010 report The Committee’s analysis of the contribution that UK aviation could make to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases has been published in ICAO’s 2010 Environment report. Climate Change Committee · 6 Oct 2010 Policy & government Identification of arsenic species in landfill leachate An outline of a method to identify different arsenic species in landfill leachate. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2010 Policy & government CCC secretariat visit an exciting new low carbon facility at London’s South Bank University Ute Collier leads the CCC’s analysis on emissions from buildings and industry. Climate Change Committee · 1 Oct 2010 Policy & government Light bulbs containing radionuclides: transport and disposal This report (HPA-CRCE-008) describes the radiological consequences of the transport and disposal of lamps containing radioactive material. GOV.UK · 30 Sept 2010 Policy & government It drives like a dream… David Kennedy goes electric David Kennedy, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change recently took the new Renault Fluence for a test-drive.... Climate Change Committee · 27 Sept 2010 Policy & government Government advised to re-design ‘complex’ CRC scheme for the second phase – 24 September 2010 The Committee on Climate Change has recommended that Government re-designs the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy efficiency scheme prior to the start of the second phase (2013-2017), in order to reduce its complexity. Climate Change Committee · 24 Sept 2010 Policy & government Government advised to re-design ‘complex’ CRC scheme for the second phase – 24 September 2010 The Committee on Climate Change has recommended that Government re-designs the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy efficiency scheme prior to the start of the second phase (2013-2017), in order to reduce its complexity. Climate Change Committee · 24 Sept 2010 Policy & government Be prepared: the UK should act now to adapt to climate change – 16 September 2010 The independent body that advises government on climate adaptation (the Adaptation Sub-Committee) today published the first national assessment of how well prepared the UK is for climate change. The report concludes that, with the impacts of climate change already being felt in the UK, people must start preparing now. Climate Change Committee · 16 Sept 2010 Policy & government Be prepared: the UK should act now to adapt to climate change – 16 September 2010 Climate change is already having an impact in the UK. Since the 1970s, average annual temperatures have risen by 1°C, and Spring arrives 11 days earlier. These impacts are likely to increase as a result of future climate change, with the incidence of extreme weather events such as floods, heat-waves and droughts becoming more frequent. Climate Change Committee · 16 Sept 2010 Policy & government Committee advises Government to focus on meeting current 2020 renewable energy target, rather than raising it – 10 September 2010 The Committee on Climate Change has advised Government to press on with its efforts to ensure that the share of renewable energy is increased from current low levels to 15% by 2020. Climate Change Committee · 10 Sept 2010 Policy & government Committee advises Government to focus on meeting current 2020 renewable energy target, rather than raising it – 10 September 2010 The Committee on Climate Change has advised Government to press on with its efforts to ensure that the share of renewable energy is increased from current low levels to 15% by 2020. Climate Change Committee · 10 Sept 2010 Policy & government UK meets 2010 Landfill Directive target and responds to landfill consultations The UK will meet the 2010 Landfill Diversion Target to reduce biodegradable municipal waste to landfill. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2010 Policy & government Landfill air quality monitoring: a supplementary survey A report on air quality surveys of specific air pollutants at two landfill sites. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2010 Policy & government Exposure assessment of landfill sites A study of two typical landfill sites to give information on the substances emitted from the sites. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2010 Policy & government CCC trip to Dairy Farm Anaerobic Digestion plant in West Sussex Members of the CCC Secretariat last week visited Crouchlands Farm, a 750 cattle dairy farm located in West Sussex. Climate Change Committee · 24 Aug 2010 Policy & government Low carbon innovation report – Supporting analysis and evidence published – 18 August 2010 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today publishes supporting analysis and evidence that accompanies its report on low carbon innovation, which was published on 19 July 2010. Also, published today is a report by the London School of Economics which was referenced in the Committee's main report. Climate Change Committee · 18 Aug 2010 Policy & government “Gillard needs a body with teeth to tackle climate change” This is an extract from an article written by Alex Kazaglis, an economist at the CCC, first published in The Punch, where he gives his personal view of Australian PM Julia Gilliard’s proposals to create a Climate Change Commission Climate Change Committee · 18 Aug 2010 Policy & government The latest from the Committee – with Adrian’s monthly meeting round-up Monthly meeting round-up from Adrian Gault, Chief Economist at the CCC. Each month, I will update you on the latest analytical discussions from our Committee Climate Change Committee · 12 Aug 2010 Policy & government Hampshire to benefit from new rules on selling energy Rules due to come into force next week will mean that Hampshire County Council could soon start generating cash from their green energy projects… GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2010 Policy & government Green light for sustainable MOD estate It is vital that the defence estate - which includes military training facilities across the UK and beyond - is managed in a way that combines… GOV.UK · 6 Aug 2010 Policy & government The path towards a zero waste economy: waste review launched The Government’s review of waste policies has been formally launched today. GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2010 Policy & government The Knowledge Broker…. Alex Kazaglis is a Senior Policy Analyst at the CCC. He has a Masters in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics. In his Masters dissertation he analysed the Committees role, arguing that it is a unique player in the climate change field... Climate Change Committee · 21 Jul 2010 Policy & government Government draws up action plan for fuel of the future Government considers how anaerobic digester technology can provide a green energy boost for Britain.  GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2010