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Science, environment and technology

  • Debate Pack

    Work of the Jet Zero Council

    Wednesday, 07 October, 2020

    A Westminster Hall Debate on "The Work of the Jet Zero Council" is scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 14 October 2020.

    • Debate Pack
    • Aviation
    • Climate change
  • Insight

    Covid-19: How reliable are test results?

    Friday, 25 September, 2020

    This Insight examines what can affect test results and explain why we can’t always apply general mathematic principles to specific situations (like Covid-19).

    • Insight
    • Diseases
    • Sciences
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    The UK-China relationship 2017 to 2020

    Monday, 14 September, 2020

    In the latter half of 2020 the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economy
    • Higher education
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • Nationality
    • Technology
  • Research Briefing

    EU funding in the UK

    Friday, 11 September, 2020

    This Commons Library briefing looks at the funding received by the UK from EU institutions and considers the implications of Brexit on the EU as a source of funding for regional development, agriculture support, research and innovation and other areas.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Government
    • Sciences
    • The EU
    • Work and incomes
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20

    Monday, 07 September, 2020

    The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill 2019-20 was introduced by Anna McMorrin MP following the Private Members' Bills Ballot on 9 January 2020. First reading took place on 5 February 2020 and the Bill's second reading is due on 11 September 2020.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Energy
  • Research Briefing

    UK-EU future relationship negotiations update: is an agreement possible?

    Tuesday, 04 August, 2020

    This paper provides an update on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations following intensified negotiations in June and July 2020. It explores the prospects for an agreement in time for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • Farming and fishing
    • Finance
    • Government
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • International organisations
    • International trade
    • Parliament
    • The EU
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Coronavirus: Air quality beyond 2020

    Monday, 20 July, 2020

    This Insight will examine the how the issue of air quality is tied up with Brexit negotiations and the coronavirus pandemic.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Farming and fishing
  • Insight

    Coronavirus: Air quality beyond 2020

    Monday, 20 July, 2020

    This Insight will examine the how the issue of air quality is tied up with Brexit negotiations and the coronavirus pandemic.

    • Insight
    • Diseases
    • Environment
    • Covid-19
  • Research Briefing

    Energy Company Obligation (ECO)

    Wednesday, 08 July, 2020

    This Commons Library briefing paper provides historical background information on the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme.

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
  • Debate Pack

    Estimates day debate: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

    Friday, 03 July, 2020

    There will be an Estimates Day debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 7 July 2020.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Economic policy
    • Government
    • Industry
    • Public spending
    • Sciences
  • Research Briefing

    The scientific basics of climate change

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2020

    An overview of the basic concepts underlying greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and climate change, with references to further information and underlying research.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
  • Research Briefing

    The history of global climate change negotiations

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2020

    A short introduction to the history of climate change as an intergovernmental political issue, touching on key international treaties and agreements reached along the way.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
  • Research Briefing

    MPs and climate change: How does policy change happen?

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2020

    This Insight explains the role of MPs in driving and scrutinising policy change, including how the landmark Climate Change Act 2008 came into force.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
  • Research Briefing

    The rise of climate change activism?

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2020

    This Insight examines changes in public attitudes towards climate change and whether climate change activism is also changing.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
  • Research Briefing

    EU policy and action on climate change

    Wednesday, 24 June, 2020

    This Insight gives an overview of the EU’s approach to climate change, including its global commitments, major policies and possible future direction. It also notes the status of the UK-EU future relationship negotiations in these areas.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change

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