Future water resources
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.
Debate on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 23 April on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
Clean power targets
By 2030, the government aims to meet Britain’s electricity demand with energy from clean sources. 61% of British electricity currently comes from clean sources.
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Research Briefing
Aviation and climate change
The UK Government plans to reduce aviation's contribution to climate change through domestic policies and by working with international organisations.
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Research Briefing
Energy efficiency of UK homes
Improving energy efficiency can help reduce energy bills, cut carbon emissions and improve energy security. How is the UK doing with efforts to increase energy efficiency?
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Research Briefing
Crown Estate Bill [HL] 2024-25
The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 176 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 24 February.
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Research Briefing
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 24 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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Insight
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.
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Research Briefing
High Speed Rail 2 – an overview
An overview of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2): an ambitious, controversial project for a high-speed rail line connecting some of the country's largest cities.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP29?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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Research Briefing
Flood risk management and funding
This briefing paper provides an overview of flood and coastal risk management in the UK, including which bodies manage risk, current policy on flood risk management, and how flood funding works.
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Research Briefing
Great British Energy Bill 2024-25
The Great British Energy Bill 2024-25 was introduced to the Commons on 25 July 2024. The second reading of the bill took place on 5 September 2024 and the committee stage of the bill took place between 8 and 15 October 2024. The report stage and third reading of the bill is scheduled for 29 October 2024. The bill would create a new, publicly owned company, Great British Energy, designed to invest in and develop clean energy.
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Research Briefing
COP29: The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers the main themes of COP29.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s plans and progress to reach net zero by 2050
The UK is committed to reaching net zero by 2050. This briefing provides an overview of the background context for net zero, the plans in place to reach this goal, and current progress.
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Data dashboards
Local area data: Electric vehicles and charging points
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data on electric and low-emissions vehicles, and charging points by local authority for the UK.
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