http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-460.pdf
Examines the application of “big data” approaches to social media in three key areas: elections and polling, commercial applications, and security. Also discusses the regulation of social media data and privacy concerns. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/rp14-10.pdf
2011 Census summary data for the 650 Parliamentary districts in Great Britain. House of Commons Library Research Paper 14/10
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-458.pdf
British and European Union regulations have improved UK air quality, but current air pollution levels are still a problem for the environment and human health. This note summarizes the evidence for effects of air pollutants and policies to address them. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-457.pdf
Reviews new and potential future nuclear power technologies that could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the UK by 80% by 2050. Also discusses regulatory approaches and other challenges. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-455.pdf
Summarizes the evidence on the safety and quality of electronic cigarettes, explores some of the social issues raised, and reviews current United Kingdom and European Union regulation. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-454.pdf
Discusses what climate feedbacks are and the challenges they present for climate change mitigation policies. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP14-5.pdf
Would consolidate key consumer rights covering contracts for goods, services, digital content and the law relating to unfair terms in consumer contracts. House of Commons Library Research Paper 14/5
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/rp14-6.pdf
Lays out British government’s plans for deregulating a variety of functions including corporate, employment, environmental, health, and transportation law. House of Commons Library Research Paper 14/06