Science, environment and technology

Water supply in Kent

A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 10 June 2026 to consider water supply in Kent. The debate will be opened by Sojan Joseph MP.

• Energy
• Environment
• Industry

What are carbon budgets?

Carbon budgets are five-year carbon emissions limits set by the UK Government. The UK is aiming for ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050.

• Climate change
• Environment
• Science, environment and technology

Energy standing charges

What are standing charges? How have they changed over time? How and why do they vary? What proposals does the regulator Ofgem have for lowering them?

• Energy

COP26: Briefings for the 2021 conference

Briefings about COP26 and climate change including the background to issues such as climate finance to developing countries and emissions trends.

Climate Change Explainers

Climate Change Explainers is a series of Insights by the Commons Library about climate change.

• Climate change

Briefings

Politically impartial publications produced by Commons Library researchers, covering legislation, policy areas and topical issues.