A joint EEA, JRC and WHO report, Impacts of Europe’s Changing Climate, shows “how temperature is increasing, sea levels are rising, glaciers, ice sheets and sea ice are melting, precipitation is changing, and the intensity and frequency of weather extremes in many regions is increasing”. It warns that this could result in an “increased risk of floods and droughts, losses of biodiversity… threats to human health, and damage to economic sectors such as energy, transport, forestry, agriculture, and tourism”. The report can be downloaded at: http://reports.eea.europa.eu/eea_report_2008_4/en
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.