Climate

51. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking with his European colleagues to ensure agriculture and forestry are considered as interdependent pillars in upcoming European Union climate policy discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2016

51. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking with his European colleagues to ensure agriculture and forestry are considered as interdependent pillars in upcoming European Union climate policy discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21292/16]

9. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate change has met. [18145/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 July 2016

9. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach if the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate change has met. [18145/16]

UK Environmental Protection (Maintenance of EU Standards) Bill

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 July 2016

A Bill to make provision about the safeguarding of standards of environmental protection derived from European Union legislation, including for water, air, soil, flood protection, and climate change, after the withdrawal of the UK from the EU; and for connected purposes.

2016 UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco (COP22)

European Union · European Parliament · 12 July 2016

Department for Energy and Climate Change: Brexit

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 July 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential policy implications for his Department of the UK leaving the EU.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to the disapproval of certain activities of certain companies, trade associations, foundations, and organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2016

Disapproves of activities by certain corporations and trade associations, foundations, and organizations funded by those corporations deliberately to: (1) mislead the public and undermine peer-reviewed scientific research about the dangers of their products, and (2) cast doubt on science in order to protect their financial interests. Urges fossil fuel companies and allied organizations to cooperate with active or future investigations into: their climate change-related activities, what they knew about climate change and when they knew of it, what they knew about the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the climate, and any activities to mislead the public about climate change.

Expressing the sense of Congress relating to the disapproval of certain activities of certain companies, trade associations, foundations, and organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2016

Disapproves of activities by certain corporations and trade associations, foundations, and organizations funded by those corporations deliberately to: (1) mislead the public and undermine peer-reviewed scientific research about the dangers of their products, and (2) cast doubt on science in order to protect their financial interests. Urges fossil fuel companies and allied organizations to cooperate with active or future investigations into: their climate change-related activities, what they knew about climate change and when they knew of it, what they knew about the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the climate, and any activities to mislead the public about climate change.

INFRASTRUCTURE ACT 2015 SECTION 49: COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADVICE ON THE COMPATIBILITY OF UK ONSHORE PETROLEUM WITH MEETING THE UK’S CARBON BUDGETS

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 July 2016

I wish to inform the House that the Government is today laying the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) advice on the compatibility of UK onshore petroleum with meeting the UK’s carbon budgets, as well as the Government’s response to that advice[i]. These ...

INFRASTRUCTURE ACT 2015 SECTION 49: COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADVICE ON THE COMPATIBILITY OF UK ONSHORE PETROLEUM WITH MEETING THE UK’S CARBON BUDGETS

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 July 2016

My hon friend, the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change has made a statement:I wish to inform the House that the Government is today laying the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) advice on the compatibility of UK onshore petroleum with meeting...

Department for Energy and Climate Change: Babies

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 7 July 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what facilities are available for (a) lactating mothers and (b) the changing of babies in her Department.

Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2016

Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or stereotypes in all areas of education. The office must: (1) provide technical assistance and annual training to title IX coordinators, and (2) develop a handbook for conducting self-evaluations of title IX compliance. The training must address "compound discrimination" (defined as discrimination based on sex and other characteristics, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, or age). The office may award grants to educational entities and partnerships to: train students, teachers, faculty, and personnel; increase campus resources, facilities, and course offerings; support title IX coordinators in performing outreach, advocacy, and education; identify patterns or systemic problems in title IX compliance; strengthen prevention education and awareness programs; conduct campus climate and victimization surveys; identify gender inequities; and improve data collection and reporting of gender equity indicators from academic assessments, civil rights data, campus data, employment data, attendance and absenteeism data, or title IX coordinator-to-student ratios. ED must coordinate with the Institute of Education Sciences and other federal offices and entities to investigate, identify, and disseminate best practices to: (1) reduce and prevent sex stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in curricula and educational materials; (2) address sex-based harassment and violence on campuses; (3) develop counseling and career guidance training; (4) mitigate implicit bias in teaching and discipline; and (5) address the needs of students who face compound discrimination.

Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2016

Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or stereotypes in all areas of education. The office must: (1) provide technical assistance and annual training to title IX coordinators, and (2) develop a handbook for conducting self-evaluations of title IX compliance. The training must address "compound discrimination" (defined as discrimination based on sex and other characteristics, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, or age). The office may award grants to educational entities and partnerships to: train students, teachers, faculty, and personnel; increase campus resources, facilities, and course offerings; support title IX coordinators in performing outreach, advocacy, and education; identify patterns or systemic problems in title IX compliance; strengthen prevention education and awareness programs; conduct campus climate and victimization surveys; identify gender inequities; and improve data collection and reporting of gender equity indicators from academic assessments, civil rights data, campus data, employment data, attendance and absenteeism data, or title IX coordinator-to-student ratios. ED must coordinate with the Institute of Education Sciences and other federal offices and entities to investigate, identify, and disseminate best practices to: (1) reduce and prevent sex stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in curricula and educational materials; (2) address sex-based harassment and violence on campuses; (3) develop counseling and career guidance training; (4) mitigate implicit bias in teaching and discipline; and (5) address the needs of students who face compound discrimination.

Afschrift conceptreactie van Nederland op openbare raadpleging Europese Commissie over het startup klimaat in Europa

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 6 July 2016

Afschrift conceptreactie van Nederland op openbare raadpleging Europese Commissie over het startup klimaat in Europa

USA: Climate Change Convention

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 July 2016

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of reports that non-UK EU companies are reconsidering or withdrawing job offers to UK nationals, what assessment they have made of whether prospective employees will have access to a more limited pool of oppor

Department for Energy and Climate Change: Brexit

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 5 July 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of which policy areas within his Department's remit will be affected by the outcome of the EU referendum.

620. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the decision making process with regard to issuing of licences in the Atlantic margin oil and gas exploration licensing round and whether Ireland's commitments to climate change mitigation are factored into these decision making processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19340/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 July 2016

620. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the decision making process with regard to issuing of licences in the Atlantic margin oil and gas exploration licensing round and whether Ireland's commitments to climate change mitigation are factored into these decision making processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19340/16]

Department of Energy and Climate Change: Pay

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 4 July 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, (a) how much has been paid to officials of her Department as an additional incentive for working overtime on top of their normal overtime payments, (b) how much has been offered to any individua

Climate mainstreaming in Cohesion Policy

European Union · European Parliament · 1 July 2016

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of leaving the EU on the UK's ability to meet its climate change targets.

236. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces management has engaged with the representative associations on the findings of the organisation climate survey; and if not, his views on whether such engagement is essential in light of the clear recommendation in the third report of the independent monitoring group that the representative associations were to be engaged in the design and the findings of such surveys. [18754/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

236. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Defence Forces management has engaged with the representative associations on the findings of the organisation climate survey; and if not, his views on whether such engagement is essential in light of the clear recommendation in the third report of the independent monitoring group that the representative associations were to be engaged in the design and the findings of such surveys. [18754/16]

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current position in regard to Ireland’s response to European Union or other international agreements in relation to climate change; if he has formulated a progressive plan to address issues arising, with a view to ensuring that no damage is done in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18783/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

119. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the current position in regard to Ireland’s response to European Union or other international agreements in relation to climate change; if he has formulated a progressive plan to address issues arising, with a view to ensuring that no damage is done in the context of economic recovery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18783/16]

38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his proposed plans to meet environmental challenges such as flooding arising from climate change and the need for revitalising of rural and urban communities. [18462/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2016

38. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his proposed plans to meet environmental challenges such as flooding arising from climate change and the need for revitalising of rural and urban communities. [18462/16]

American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 2016

American Energy and Conservation Act of 2016 The bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to increase the revenue Gulf states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama) receive for energy projects by removing the $500 million cap for FY2027-FY2055. Beginning in FY2027, the bill increases the percentage of federal revenues that Alaska and the Atlantic states (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia) receive from offshore energy projects. The bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to eliminate the deduction from state revenues for administrative costs if the costs incurred by the federal government are less than a specified amount. The Department of the Interior must establish priority areas on federal land for the development of renewable energy generation projects. Additionally, Interior must establish a program to improve federal permit coordination for renewable energy projects. The bill also designates funds in the Treasury for the Tribal Resilience Program in Alaska to assist tribal nations adapt to the impact of climate change and for the National Park Service to address maintenance needs.

240. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when he established the advisory council pursuant to section 9(1) of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015; the names of its chairperson and members; if and how often it has met; the recommendations it has made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16171/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2016

240. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if and when he established the advisory council pursuant to section 9(1) of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015; the names of its chairperson and members; if and how often it has met; the recommendations it has made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16171/16]

239. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is concerned that the new structures introduced into the various Ministries and their respective responsibilities mean a downgrading of climate change as an issue, and to outline which Minister is responsible for answering questions relating to climate change. [17120/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2016

239. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is concerned that the new structures introduced into the various Ministries and their respective responsibilities mean a downgrading of climate change as an issue, and to outline which Minister is responsible for answering questions relating to climate change. [17120/16]

238. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the recent confirmation from scientists in the southern hemisphere that global levels of carbon dioxide have passed 400 parts per million; if he is concerned that such levels pose a threat to the earth's biodiversity and to human civilisation, given that the last time levels reached this stage humans did not exist; the radical steps he proposes to cut emissions of carbon dioxide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16175/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2016

238. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the recent confirmation from scientists in the southern hemisphere that global levels of carbon dioxide have passed 400 parts per million; if he is concerned that such levels pose a threat to the earth's biodiversity and to human civilisation, given that the last time levels reached this stage humans did not exist; the radical steps he proposes to cut emissions of carbon dioxide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16175/16]

237. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the actions he plans to take on tackling climate change and reducing Ireland's level of emissions of carbon dioxide. [16172/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 June 2016

237. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the actions he plans to take on tackling climate change and reducing Ireland's level of emissions of carbon dioxide. [16172/16]

Department for Energy and Climate Change: Procurement

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, if she will take steps to ensure that her Department's purchasing policies support British (a) industry and (b) agriculture.

Department of Energy and Climate Change: Freedom of Information

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, whether commercially sensitive information provided to the Oil and Gas Authority and MER UK parties is subject to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

SelectUSA Authorization Act of 2016

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2016

SelectUSA Authorization Act of 2016 This bill establishes in the Department of Commerce a government-wide SelectUSA program to attract and retain domestic and foreign investment in the U.S. economy. SelectUSA shall: coordinate outreach and engagement by the federal government to promote the United States as the premier location to operate a business; serve as an ombudsman to facilitate resolution of issues involving federal programs or activities related to pending investments; inform domestic and foreign firms on the U.S. investment climate, federal programs and available investor incentives, and state and local economic development organizations; and endeavor to increase foreign direct investment opportunities for rural areas and smaller states, and make its services increasingly available to such states and areas. The bill also establishes the Federal Interagency Investment Working Group to coordinate activities to promote business investment and respond to specific issues that affect business investment decisions. The Government Accountability Office shall after a year assess SelectUSA's effectiveness in increasing, encouraging, and supporting foreign direct investment in the United States.

Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2016

Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act This bill establishes the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in Arizona. The Department of the Interior shall manage the Monument as part of the National Landscape Conservation System to maintain its undeveloped character and to protect and restore its cultural resources, species, and ecosystems. Interior shall conduct an inventory of invasive plant species in the Monument. Interior may carry out vegetation management treatments within the Monument, including efforts to control salt cedar and other invasive plant species. The bill permits grazing within the Monument where it is already established. Interior shall develop a management plan for the Monument in government-to-government consultation with Indian tribes having a cultural or historic tie to the Great Bend of the Gila. The Monument may continue to be used by tribe members for traditional ceremonies and as a source of traditional plants and other materials. Interior shall allow scientific research within the Monument, including research for the preservation of its historic and cultural resources. Interior may conduct, or authorize other persons to conduct, research regarding the effects of climate change on the Monument's resources. The bill prohibits renewable energy and transmission development projects in the Monument. Interior shall establish the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Advisory Council to advise on the management plan and salt cedar/tamarisk removal.

Department for Energy and Climate Change: EU Law

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what EU directives related to her Department's responsibilities are awaiting transposition into UK law.

Department for Energy and Climate Change: EU Action

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, which EU (a) legislative and (b) other proposals her Department is leading negotiations on for the Government in the Council of the EU.

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his continuing discussions with other Departments on reducing dependency on fossil fuels, avoiding carbon penalty points and developing the agrifood sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16641/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2016

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his continuing discussions with other Departments on reducing dependency on fossil fuels, avoiding carbon penalty points and developing the agrifood sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16641/16]

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the importation of fossil fuels, given the need to meet carbon dioxide reduction targets; if he is satisfied with the attainability of existing targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16536/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2016

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to reduce the importation of fossil fuels, given the need to meet carbon dioxide reduction targets; if he is satisfied with the attainability of existing targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16536/16]

36. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for a national dialogue on climate and energy, as set out in the White Paper, Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015 to 2030; when it will occur; the persons who and the bodies which will be involved; the outcomes he is hoping to achieve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2016

36. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for a national dialogue on climate and energy, as set out in the White Paper, Ireland's Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015 to 2030; when it will occur; the persons who and the bodies which will be involved; the outcomes he is hoping to achieve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/16]

Climate-smart agriculture

European Union · European Parliament · 16 June 2016

Climate Change Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2016

Climate Change Education Act This bill declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to: broaden the understanding of human-induced climate change, possible consequences, and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; conduct a national information campaign to help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction; and inform the public of impacts to human health and safety as a result of climate change. NOAA must establish a grant program for climate change education. This grant program must be included in the climate change program.

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many officials are employed in (a) his Department's London offices and (b) the UK's global diplomatic network work on climate security.

550. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to establish a national dialogue on climate change including the format, scale and methodology he will adopt and timeline for this process, given the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15951/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 June 2016

550. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking to establish a national dialogue on climate change including the format, scale and methodology he will adopt and timeline for this process, given the commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15951/16]

Climate Change: EU Action

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, pursuant to the Answer of 7 June 2016 to Question 38382, whether the European Commission's proposal of 10 June 2016 on ratification of the Paris Agreement has changed the Government's timeline f

Climate Change Convention: Germany

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how many UK Government officials and from which departments attended the Bonn intersessional UN climate meeting in (a) May 2016, (b) October 2015 and (c) June 2015.

Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which authorities she has directed since May 2015 to prepare a report assessing and managing their level of climate risk under Section 62 of the Climate Change Act 2008.

Uitvoering van de motie van het lid Thieme c.s. betreffende de effecten van klimaatverandering, handels- en belastingpolitiek en wapenleveranties in fragiele regio’s

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 June 2016

Uitvoering van de motie van het lid Thieme c.s. betreffende de effecten van klimaatverandering, handels- en belastingpolitiek en wapenleveranties in fragiele regio’s

Department of Energy and Climate Change: Off-payroll Working

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2016 to Question 39039, how many of the 193 off-payroll contingent staff employed by her Department since May 2015 were paid through limited companies; and what

Department of Energy and Climate Change: Agency Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, how much her Department spent on agency workers in financial year 2015-16; and how much was paid to each agency used in that year.

Department of Energy and Climate Change: Agency Workers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, pursuant to the Answer of 8th June 2016 to Question 39232, how many agency workers were employed by her Department in each of the last five financial years.

Asia: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 June 2016

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 26 April 2016 to Question 35542, on Asia: climate change, if he will draw to the attention of the Department for Energy and Climate Change the report to wh

Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program.

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 2016

Expresses Congress's opposition to: (1) the proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program, a grant program for aiding coastal states and their communities in preparing for and adapting to climate change; and (2) federal funds being made available for the Coastal Climate Resilience Fund, the program, or any substantially similar successor program.

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

European Union · European Commission · 10 June 2016