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UK should commit to a 60% cut in emissions by 2030 as a contribution to global efforts to combat climate change

The Committee on Climate Change today recommended a carbon budget for 2023-27 and a target for emissions reductions in 2030 – halfway between now and 2050. The recommended target for...

 
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Environmental Jobs in the Region

YHREF are aware that jobs are a bit thin on the ground in these cut based times and that many of our chums are looking for a change of scene....

 
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Applying an Ecosystem Services Approach in Yorkshire and Humber

The natural environment provides the very essentials of life - the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. We also receive other important services from...

 
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Reducing Emissions from Deforestation in Developing Countries: FOE Report

When it comes to climate change, REDD is the couleur du jour. “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation in Developing Countries” holds out the enticing prospect of mitigating climate change, conserving threatened...

 
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Jobs at Friends of the Earth

The following vacances are currently available at Friends of the Earth. They are all advertised as being based in London but it would be worth Yorkshire-based people applying as there...

 
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Planning and Climate Change Guide Published

The Government has signalled a radical shift of responsibility to local authority and community levels. A guide designed primarily for local authorities and new Local Enterprise Partnerships who want...

 
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YHREF Humber Sub-Region Event: POSTPONED

This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. Date: 2nd December 2010. 9:30am - 1pm Venue: The Enterprise Centre, University of Hull...

 
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New Forestry Commission Publications - Green Infrastructure | Climate Change | Trees

The following reports have recently been published by the Forestry Commission. Green infrastructure Forest Research scientists have recently completed a critical review of the evidence on the ‘Benefits of green...

 
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West Yorkshire Adaptation Plan

The Association of West Yorkshire Authorities has complete a YoHr Space funded project to produce a West Yorkshire Adaptation Plan. http://www.yourclimate.org/pages/lclips-and-action-plans

 
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Presentations available from ‘New Beginnings and New Challenges in the Sub-Regions (Sheffield City Region)'

Thank you to everyone that attended the YHREF workshop event 'New Beginnings and New Challenges in the Sub-Regions (Sheffield City Region)' yesterday and thanks to all our excellent speakers. The...

 
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