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Supporting the Energy Efficient Scotland Programme
Learning lessons for future energy policy.
Climate change impacts on Scotland’s forestry supply chain
Building resilience across Scotland’s forestry supply chain.
The role of contingency planning in climate change adaptation for the forestry sector in Scotland
Contingency planning plays an essential role in climate change adaptation for the forestry sector in Scotland.
Whisky by-products in renewable energy
The process of distilling whisky creates by-products that can be a feed source for sheep and cattle. This report looks...
The risk of overheating in healthcare buildings
There is anecdotal evidence of overheating being an issue in some NHS facilities and in care homes, however the extent...
Soil carbon and land use in Scotland
Soil carbon, or the content of carbon housed within soil, plays a significant role in the release and absorption of...
International assessments of the economic impacts of climate change
The Scottish Government is considering introducing a new Climate Change Bill, which will amend the existing Climate Change Act (Scotland)...
Emissions from livestock production
Methane emissions from livestock are responsible for approximately 50% of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with agriculture in Scotland....
International climate change target frameworks
This report summarises greenhouse gas emissions target frameworks for countries known to have statutory and / or highly ambitious climate...
Across Scales in Energy Decision Making (ASCEND) Workshop
The ASCEND workshop brought together policy, business, research and other communities to discuss the challenges of whole energy systems analysis...
Renewable energy investments after Brexit
The implications of Brexit for investment in the UK’s renewable energy supply chain are uncertain, as much will depend on...
Technologies to support Scotland's Energy Efficiency Programme
Innovation will be a key part of reducing heat demand through the delivery of Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme (SEEP). ClimateXChange...