Energy Policy
Overview
A key goal of mercury policy is the reduction in mercury emissions, particularly to atmosphere. However, it is now recognised that the contribution of anthropogenic and natural emissions to our understanding of the global mercury budget is not sufficiently comprehensive to make accurate and confident assessments.
Characterisation of current and future global anthropogenic activities in the energy sector will provide insight into the potential impact of these activities on mercury in the UK environment.
Objectives
A workshop is planned to identify anthropogenic activities in the energy sector so as to assist in developing a UK strategic response.
Team
* Bruce Howard (Lead)
* Murray Gardner
Output
Short report outlining the likely implications of energy policy in the UK and elsewhere for global mercury cycling and implications for the UK (approximately 25 pages excluding annexes).
Outcomes
Establishment of strategic response initiatives, and policy development.
