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This note sets out the measures in the Bill alongside what was said about these areas in the Conservative and Liberal Democrat election manifestos, the formal coalition Government agreement and the March 2010 Conservative green paper Rebuilding Security: Conservative energy policy for an uncertain world. It also highlights comment on the proposals.
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This note sets out in more detail the phasing out of traditional incandescent light bulbs and the claims that low energy light bulbs are damaging to human health and to the environment.
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The climate change levy was introduced in April 2001, charged on electricity, gas, liquefied petroleum gas and solid fuels, when supplied to business. This note gives a short history of the levy, and the impact it has had in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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This note briefly introduces biochar as a measure to tackle climate change.
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The UK has a provisional EU target for 15% of energy to come from renewable sources by 2020. This note details the Government's proposals to meet this target.
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Climate Change Bill. (Bill 129 of 2007/08) House of Commons Library Research Paper 08/79.
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Aviation and Climate Change. House of Commons Library Research Paper 08/08
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The Greater London Authority Bill Parts 7 and 8-Planning and Environmental Functions (Bill 11 2006-07). House of Commons Library Research Paper 06/61
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