… emissions figure for 1990. ‘ktCO2e’ stands for kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-local-authority-and-regional-greenhouse-gas-emissions-national-statistics Health Many climate actions can also improve people’s mental and physical health. For example: • improving air quality – currently 36,000 people die each year in the UK…
…. However, this initiative would also deliver the co-benefit of improved physical and mental health for residents through increased physical activity and improved air quality. With limited budgets, it is helpful to be able to prioritise actions which tackle multiple issues at once. Economic opportunities Some climate actions can reduce costs…
…. For example: • improving the mobility of residents – particularly in more deprived areas • improving access to green spaces or air quality • delivering access to skills, training and jobs. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-health-england-publishes-air-pollution-evidence-review#:~:text=Air%20pollution%20is%20the%20biggest,lung%20cancer%2C%20and%20exacerbates%20asthma…
… due to air pollution-related effects - Public Health England data • promoting active lifestyles – physical activity can improve mental as well as physical health Resilience and adaptation Some climate actions can help communities, residents, and businesses to be more resilient and to adapt to current and future changes. For example: • improving ability to withstand the impacts…
…. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-health-england-publishes-air-pollution-evidence-review#:~:text=Air%20pollution%20is%20the%20biggest,lung%20cancer%2C%20and%20exacerbates%20asthma. Focus Areas The Climate Strategy outlines how the Council will use its powers and influence to address climate change across seven focus areas. The climate actions in this report are organised under…