Infrastructure needs of a low-carbon economy prepared for climate change

Briefing Note

Committee on Climate Change, 2017
Infrastructure needs of a low-carbon economy prepared for climate change Download document

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Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Series

Briefing Note

Abstract

Discusses investment in infrastructure and the National Infrastructure Assessment to contribute towards reducing the UK's greenhouse gas emissions and preparing the UK for climate change. Covers: smart low carbon power, electrical vehicle charging networks, heating, carbon capture and storage, flood risk management/drainage and water resource management and supply.

History

March 2017 edition.

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Planning and development
  • Climate change
  • Power supply/energy

Publisher History

Now known as the Climate Change Committee. The Committee on Climate Change was established under the Climate Change Act 2008 as an independent advisory body to the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, to advise on emissions targets and report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change.

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