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GHG emissions have fallen 42% since 1990 amid Government’s £6m pledge supporting green taxis
New data published today by BEIS has found that total Green House Gas (GHG) emissions have fallen by 42% between 1990 and 2017 with a 38% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.The data also found that between 2016 and 2017, energy supply and the residential sector saw the largest reductions in emissions at 8% and 4% respectively. Further analysis from Carbon Brief has found that without shifts towards renewable power generation and energy-efficiency, carbon emissions could have been double that of the 1990 statistics.
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REA launches bioenergy review with new Call for Evidence
The REA has launched a far-reaching review into the future of bioenergy in the UK. Bioenergy is energy generated from bio-based fuels, such as wood pellets and biodiesel. The review comes shortly after the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) estimated bioenergy’s contribution to UK total energy could more than double by 2050. The International Energy Agency (IEA) described bioenergy as ‘the overlooked giant of renewables’. The review is expected to form a new policy strategy for government and industry, outlining how bioenergy can fulfil its long-term potential in a low-carbon energy mix..
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Trial in-vessel composting of compostable packaging
ORG trials using EN13432 compostable packaging
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Concern over lack of support for renewable energy industry in Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget is a missed opportunity for the Government to show their support to the renewable energy deployment and clean growth.
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UK goes without coal for a record breaking two months
The UK has run for more than 1600 hours without coal power so far in 2018.
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Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
REA response to Welsh Government Consultation – Achieving our low-carbon pathway to 2030
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REA comments on the Co-op’s ban on single-use plastic bags in over 1000 stores
The REA welcomes the Co-op’s decision to replace single-use plastic bags with ‘compostable bags’. This is part of their ethical strategy due to launch this week that also includes promises such as introducing easily recyclable own-brand packaging by 2021. The scheme will initially be introduced to the almost 1400 stores which are based in areas where Local Authorities accept the ‘compostable bags’ as part of their food waste recycling. As the compostable bags can be used as kitchen caddies and food bin liners, the introduction of the scheme is expected to result in a significant reduction in the amount of plastic going to composting facilities.
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REA comments on Labour conference commitment towards renewables
The REA comments on the need for continued Governmental support in order to reach climate targets and progress renewable energy use.
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EA review of biowaste permits to improve environmental outcomes – Call for evidence.
REA response to EA review of bio-waste permits to improve environmental outcomes – Call for evidence
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Updated standard to improve quality of compost
The quality of independently certified compost is set to improve. The quality standard ‘PAS 100’ has been revised in order to introduce more quality controls to the composting process and an improved composting management system. Farmers, food producers, growing media manufacturers, retailers, and consumers of certified compost can now have even more confidence in the quality of the compost that they use.
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DEFRA Environmental Principles and Governance Consultation
REA response to DEFRA Environmental Principles and Governance Consultation
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EAC report highlights declining renewables investment and policy change
REA comments on Government response to Environmental Audit Committee green energy investment report.
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Biowaste sector’s position paper highlights measures that support plastics-free composts & digestate
The Renewable Energy Association has worked with the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) to develop a position paper on keeping plastics out of digestates and composts.
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REview 2018
REview 2018
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Future of Food, Farming and the Environment consultation
REA response to Future of Food, Farming and the Environment consultation
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Trade Remedies Reviews & Reconsideration and Appeals of decisions
REA Comments on Trade Remedies Reviews & Reconsideration and Appeals of decisions
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Stakeholder Engagement Initiation and Conduct of Investigations – Policy Paper
Stakeholder Engagement Initiation and Conduct of Investigations – Policy Paper
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Environmental Audit Committee consultation on the 25-year Environment Plan
REA Response to the Environmental Audit Committee consultation on the 25-year Environment Plan
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CCC’s Bioenergy Review (2018) – Call for Evidence
REA response to the CCC’s Bioenergy Review (2018) – Call for Evidence
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EA Strategic Review of Charges consultation
REA response to EA Strategic Review of Charges consultation