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UK must cut imported emissions, says Committee on Climate ChangeThe Committee on Climate Change’s recent report on the UK’s carbon footprint identifies a growing need to cut imported emissions as well as those produced in the UK.
Published 14 May 2013 in Climate ChangeFife Council is supporting Scotland’s 2020 Climate Group by signing up to its Transport PledgeFife Council is supporting Scotland’s 2020 Climate Group by taking part in two Transport Pledge initiatives – one to promote public transport and one to increase electric vehicle use. The 2020 Group is calling on Scottish organisations to lead by example by signing up to the pledge, which consists of four projects that cover electric vehicles, virtual meeting technology, public transport and fuel efficient driving.
Published 14 May 2013 in Climate ChangeNew website to track daily CO2 levels as planet hits 400 ppmAs atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide approach hit the milestone of 400 parts per million (ppm), a scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in the United States has launched a website [a href="http://keelingcurve.ucsd.edu/"]http://keelingcurve.ucsd.edu/[/a] that will publish daily readings of CO2 concentrations, an online resource he hopes will drive home the urgent threat of rising greenhouse gas emissions.
Published 30 April 2013 in Climate ChangeCrown Estate launches new wave and tidal knowledge sharing hubThe Crown Estate has launched a new website to support collaboration in the emerging wave and tidal industry. Called the Wave and Tidal Knowledge Network, the website will make it easier for organisations to share information with each other and help deliver industry growth.
Published 30 April 2013 in Climate ChangeNew films launched on Earth Day focus on climate changeTwo new films focussing on climate change were launched on Monday – World Earth Day. Thin Ice visited researchers on four continents and the ocean as they studied the changes in the atmosphere, oceans and ice sheets.
Published 23 April 2013 in Climate ChangeSSN members showcase Scotland’s adaptation workTwo members of the Sustainable Scotland Network (SSN) were among representatives from Scottish organisations highlighting Scotland’s work on climate change adaptation at the first European Climate Change Adaptation conference in Hamburg, Germany, recently. The conference was attended by over 700 experts, policy makers and practitioners from across the world, and covered issues ranging from strategies for Europe’s coasts, mountains and cities, to the influence of climate change on the energy sector.
Published 16 April 2013 in Climate ChangeSolar panels on schools will teach children as well as save money and carbonWest Lothian Council has allocated over three-quarters of a million pounds to a project to fit solar panels on council-owned schools over the next two years. Besides helping the council to reduce carbon emissions and save money, the panels will be used to help educate children about the importance of tackling climate change.
Published 16 April 2013 in Climate ChangeRecord year for Scottish renewables in 2012Scotland is on target for renewable power to meet 50% of the country's power needs by 2015, according to a DECC report. Scotland generated 7% more renewable electricity in 2012 than it did the previous year.
Published 02 April 2013 in Climate ChangeNew Administration at Fife Council signs Climate Change DeclarationAs part of its celebration of Climate Week recently, the new Fife Council administration signed the Climate Change Declaration at Dunfermline High School.
Published 18 March 2013 in Climate ChangeValue of SSN’s work highlighted by parliamentary committee on RPP2The importance of the Sustainable Scotland Network’s work with local authorities was highlighted last week when SSN received an invitation from the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Regeneration Committee to give evidence at a roundtable session. This formed part of the Committee’s evidence gathering on the Scottish Government’s draft second Report on Proposals and Policies (RPP2) and its effectiveness in meeting the emissions reduction targets.
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