780 research outputs found

    Landscape, environment and community impacts of nuclear power

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    This paper is the third in a series of 8 that make up the evidence base for SDC report 'The role of nuclear power in a low carbon economy'.This document investigates the landscape impacts of all the processes involved in nuclear power from mining the fuel ore to power transmission lines. Water use, community and employment impacts are also covered.Publisher PD

    Comments back from the Sustainable Communities Summit Workshop : creating communities with low environmental impact

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    Based on 'Report back from Sustainable Communities Summit Workshop : creating communities with a low environmental impact'.Publisher PD

    Securing good health for the whole population (Wanless Review) : submission from the SDC

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    The Sustainable Development Commission fully supports the terms of reference contained in the document 'Securing good health for the whole population : final report'. In looking at how Government can implement cost-effective approaches to improving population health, prevention and reducing health inequalities, consistent with the 'fully engaged' scenario, the Sustainable Development Commission considers that the review should particularly focus on the strategic approaches to health improvement.Publisher PD

    Aviation and social exclusion

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    The impact of forecast growth in aviation on UK passengers socio-economic groups is analysed.Publisher PD

    UK Citizen’s Council for the future : creating new spaces for citizens’ voices and long-term thinking in politics

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    This paper sets out the rationale and requirement for a citizens' council, a new space for UK citizens to engage with and inform long-term political thinking.Publisher PD

    University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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    National Health Service good corporate citizenship assessment model case study.Publisher PD

    Key events in the history of sustainable development

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    This document is a table which summaries the key events in the history of sustainable development, adapted from International Institute for Sustainable Development's sustainable development timeline.Publisher PD

    SDC Supplier Obligation engagement project : process plan

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    This process plan and timetable were used to form the basis of 'SDC Supplier Obligation project : household energy from 2011 : final report'.Publisher PD

    Sustainable development : fourth annual assessment of progress by the Scottish Government

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    SDC Scotland’s annual assessment is based on a review of government policy across a range of topics from economy and energy to education, health, waste and biodiversity. The conclusions and recommendations are also based on discussions with expert groups in each policy area, government civil servants and a stakeholder survey.Publisher PD

    Sustainable development in government : Wales 2009

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    English language version of 'Cynaliadwyedd llywodraeth cynulliad : Cymru 2009'.The first assessment of the Welsh Assembly government's performance against its Green Dragon targets.Publisher PD
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