Recycling news: 2011

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Policy & government CCC advises that Government meets carbon budgets through domestic action alone, and not through use of offset credits – 22 March 11 In a letter to Chris Huhne, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised Government to aim to meet the second carbon budget (2013-2017) through domestic action alone, and not through the use of offset credits. Climate Change Committee · 22 Mar 2011 Policy & government Protecting London from current and future flood risks The Thames Barrier is one of the country’s most high-profile symbols of adaptation. It was fitting, therefore, that the Committee on Climate Change adaptation team recently visited the Thames Barrier for its monthly test closure. Climate Change Committee · 21 Mar 2011 Policy & government World's first Renewable Heat Incentive launched to reduce emissions £860m government scheme expected to increase green capital investment by £4.5 billion up to 2020, stimulating a new market in renewable heat… GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2011 Policy & government Moore welcomes Holyrood vote on Scotland Bill The Secretary of State welcomes Scottish Parliament support for the next stage of devolution GOV.UK · 10 Mar 2011 Policy & government CCC responds to the Electricity Market Reform consultation – 8 March 11 In a letter to Chris Huhne, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today welcomed the Government’s proposed reforms to the electricity market. Climate Change Committee · 8 Mar 2011 Policy & government CCC responds to the Electricity Market Reform consultation – 8 March 2011 In a letter to Chris Huhne, the CCC today welcomed the Government’s proposed reforms to the electricity market. Climate Change Committee · 8 Mar 2011 Policy & government CCC shortlisted for a Climate Week Award – 4 March 2011 The CCC has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Climate Week Awards under the category of "Best initiative by a Government or Statutory Body". The Committee entered its work on the 4th carbon budget report for consideration by the panel which included Lord Nicholas Stern and author Ian McEwan. Climate Change Committee · 4 Mar 2011 Policy & government Welsh Office Minister hails thriving community spirit in North Wales Social Enterprise. Welsh Office Minister David Jones has commended a North Wales Social Enterprise for embodying the kind of community spirit central to the Government… GOV.UK · 14 Feb 2011 Policy & government White Paper | Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 5 Feb 2011 Policy & government New guide to improve communication between automotive technology developers Automotive Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels - A guide to recognised stages of development within the automotive industry’, has … GOV.UK · 3 Feb 2011 Policy & government Scotland advised to cut emissions by 3.5% each year from 2020 to 2050, to make a fair contribution to tackling climate change – 1 February 2011 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised the Scottish Government to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by at least 3.5% each year from 2020 to 2050, as a ‘fair and safe’ contribution to tackling climate change. Climate Change Committee · 1 Feb 2011 Policy & government Scotland advised to cut emissions by 3.5% each year from 2020 to 2050 – 31 January 2011 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised the Scottish Government to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by at least 3.5% each year from 2020 to 2050, as a ‘fair and safe’ contribution to tackling climate change. Climate Change Committee · 31 Jan 2011 Policy & government Scotland Bill: the second reading The second reading of the Scotland Bill in Parliament. The Bill will begin a new phase of devolution in Scotland. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2011 Policy & government Radical devolution plans require Holyrood's backing says Moore The UK Government will only proceed with their radical plans to strengthen Scottish devolution "with the formal and explicit consent of the Scottish Parliament", Scottish Secretary Michael Moore confirmed in the House of Commons today. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2011 Policy & government Baroness Young leaves Adaptation Sub-Committee – 21 January 2011 Baroness Barbara Young, one of the founding members of the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) is leaving the Committee to take up a new post as Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, which will take up a significant portion of her time. Climate Change Committee · 21 Jan 2011 Policy & government Baroness Young leaves Adaptation Sub-Committee – 21st January 2011 Baroness Barbara Young, one of the founding members of the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) is leaving the Committee to take up a new post as Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, which will take up a significant portion of her time. Climate Change Committee · 21 Jan 2011 Policy & government ‘Bin tax’: myths busted Owners of second homes rented out for less than 140 days per year pay council tax and will continue to receive a normal waste collection. GOV.UK · 8 Jan 2011 Policy & government CCC welcomes Government’s commitment to transform the power market – 1 January 2011 The Committee on Climate Change today welcomed the Coalition Government’s announcement of radical reforms to the power market that will assist the UK in meeting carbon budgets. The reforms proposed include the introduction of a floor on the price of carbon and the use of long-term contracts to encourage investment in clean energy. Climate Change Committee · 1 Jan 2011