Recycling news: 2020

Policy & government Climate change is getting worse but it is no worse than we predicted Worsening climate change should not be mistaken for individual events that are worse than expected. Recent extremes give a clear picture of the impacts and risks that come with a human-driven warming climate. Extreme events also emphasise the urgency of action to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, write Professor Piers Forster and Professor Corinne Le Quéré. … Climate Change Committee · 4 May 2020 Policy & government Eintragspfade von Blei in den menschlichen Organismus - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 1 May 2020 Policy & government Models of COVID-19: Part 3 Following measures by the UK Government, a survey was conducted on the 18 of March to assess public attitudes. 77% of respondents were worried about an outbreak and while 93% reported taking protective measures, only 50% were avoiding social events, 36% were avoiding public transport, and 31% were avoiding going out. A study on the global impact of COVID-19 estimated that an unmitigated epidemi… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 30 Apr 2020 Policy & government Face masks, face coverings and COVID-19 This article goes over the types of masks that exist. It explores how effective are they at preventing transmission of coronavirus, according to the latest research. It reviews the advice on masks and face coverings from public health organisations, and presents official guidance from several nations. This is part of our rapid response content on COVID-19. You can view all our reporting on this… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Apr 2020 Policy & government CCC pays tribute to founding member, Professor Bob May The Committee on Climate Change has paid tribute to one of its founding members, Professor Robert (Bob) May, the Lord May of Oxford, who sadly died on 28 April. Climate Change Committee · 29 Apr 2020 Policy & government CW1 5NG, 3C Waste Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/BS7722ID/V007 View the permit issued for Maw Green Landfill Site, Crewe under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2020 Policy & government Waste carriers, brokers and dealers public register - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 23 Apr 2020 Policy & government COVID-19 misinformation According to a recent study from Ofcom, 46% of respondents have encountered false or misleading coronavirus information since the lockdown. Most cases of misinformation are found on social media. Misinformation can lead to public mistrust, endangerment of public health, as well as hate crime and exploitation. Different approaches are being implemented to fight misinformation including content m… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 23 Apr 2020 Policy & government Coastal access: Section 52 notice for Grain to Woolwich This notice sets out the Secretary of State’s decision to approve proposals for improving coastal access between Grain and Woolwich. GOV.UK · 23 Apr 2020 Policy & government Vaccines for COVID-19 Who is working on a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 (coronavirus disease)? When might a COVID-19 vaccine become available? This is part of our rapid response content on COVID-19. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19. This article will be updated as the research progresses. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 Apr 2020 Policy & government 1) Kieran Looney; 2) Kieran Looney and Associates (a firm) v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs: [2020] UKUT 0119 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Raghavan and Judge Greenbank on 22 April 2020. GOV.UK · 22 Apr 2020 Policy & government Models of COVID-19: Part 2 What can Wuhan tell us about the COVID-19 pandemic? How might different suppression and mitigation strategies affect coronavirus transmission? This breakdown of the Imperial College models is part of our rapid response content on COVID-19. This article will be updated as the research progresses. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 21 Apr 2020 Policy & government How much more climate change is inevitable for the UK? One of the key questions that people ask about climate change is “does meeting our net zero targets mean we can forget about adaptation?” or, to put it another way, “how much more climate change is inevitable?” Climate Change Committee · 21 Apr 2020 Policy & government Treasury Committee - Oral evidence transcripts - Committees - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 18 Apr 2020 Policy & government Mr A Docherty v Thistle Recycling Ltd: 3314024/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 17 Apr 2020 Policy & government Mr J Kiely v TD Tyre Recycling Ltd: 1602211/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Apr 2020 Policy & government Environment Minister's letter to the waste sector on the impact of coronavirus A message from Minister Rebecca Pow to thank those working in the waste business. GOV.UK · 15 Apr 2020 Policy & government CCC to amend 2020 work programme The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) will amend its 2020 work programme to respond to the global Covid-19 pandemic the CCC’s Chief Executive, Chris Stark, has announced. Climate Change Committee · 14 Apr 2020 Policy & government SW06810 - Review Recycle Bin: Review Items GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2020 Policy & government Area Statements - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 9 Apr 2020 Policy & government Committee on Standards - Membership - Committees - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 8 Apr 2020 Policy & government Models of COVID-19: Part 1 On 20th March, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) released the evidence behind the government response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This series of short articles summarises these 32 documents. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19. This article goes over the research used to develop early COVID-19 models which in turn informed the thinking of SAGE. … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 8 Apr 2020 Policy & government Safeguarding the environment in British Overseas Territories: call for evidence Seeking evidence to help develop plans on how the government can help protect marine and terrestrial biodiversity in the British Overseas Territories. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2020 Policy & government Sellafield's Rebecca sets daily science challenges for children Sellafield scientist, Rebecca Ballantyne, to set daily science challenges for children on new Facebook page. GOV.UK · 7 Apr 2020 Policy & government Public mental health and wellbeing and COVID-19 - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 6 Apr 2020 Policy & government ME3 9SG, OCL Regeneration Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/SP3401PP/A001 View the permit issued for Medway Recycling Centre, Rochester under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 6 Apr 2020 Policy & government Mr Andrew Thomas v Real Alloy UK Ltd: 1602105/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2020 Policy & government Office of State and Community Energy Programs - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 1 Apr 2020 Policy & government Mr E Purtov v Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: 4111876/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2020 Policy & government COVID-19: School closures and mass gatherings On 20th March, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) released the evidence behind the government response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This series of short articles summarises these 32 documents. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19. This article covers the effectiveness of measures such as school closures and mass gathering. It goes over different sc… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 30 Mar 2020 Policy & government COVID-19: Insights from behavioural science On 20th March, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) released the evidence behind the government response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This series of short articles summarises these 32 documents. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19. This article goes over insights from behavioural science such as the risk of public disorder and adherence to household… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 30 Mar 2020 Policy & government Infrastructure and climate change Key infrastructure areas such as transport, energy, water and telecoms are vital to society and the economy. Evidence suggests that climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, posing a risk to infrastructure systems. This POSTnote looks at the main climate-related risks to the UK’s economic infrastructure, measures to reduce these risks and the main challe… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Mar 2020 Policy & government Mr A J Parsons v XPO Supply Chain UK Ltd: 1403155/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2020 Policy & government COVID-19: Behavioural and social interventions On 20th March, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) released the evidence behind the government response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This series of short articles summarises these 32 documents. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19. This article goes over proposed non-pharmaceutical interventions. These include social and behavioural interventions su… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 26 Mar 2020 Policy & government COVID-19: Current understanding On 20th March, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) released the evidence behind the government response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This series of short articles summarises these 32 documents. You can view all our reporting on this topic under COVID-19. This article goes over the key epidemiological terms used in the COVID-19 response. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 26 Mar 2020 Policy & government MOD works specifications Specifications are documents which specify the Ministry of Defence preferred solution for a works matter. Extant specifications are listed in number order. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2020 Policy & government BS10 7SP, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/ZP3937KL/V007 View the permit issued for Severnside Energy Recovery Centre, Hallen under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2020 Policy & government Mr A R Gardner v Sydney Maurice Recruitment Ltd: 1401796/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2020 Policy & government Work and Pensions Committee - Events - Committees - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 21 Mar 2020 Policy & government Competition and Markets Authority annual plan 2020 to 2021 How the CMA will deliver on its strategy and vision for 2020 to 2021. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2020