Including the closely related term air pollution.
… and enable healthy and sustainable travel choices and promote biodiversity. 14% come from road transport and a quarter of particulates. Tackling transport carbon dioxide emissions will have an added benefit of improving air quality, and helping to deliver on our commitment to achieve WHO standards by 2030. More information is available in our Clean Air Action Plan. Transport is a major…
… Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-20259 Green Action for Change Camden has a long-standing focus on environmental action. Green Action for Change, Camden’s 10-year environmental sustainability plan to 2020 was published in 2011. It was a call to action to everyone living and working in Camden to help make Camden a low carbon and low waste borough, while reducing air pollution and improving…
… Commitment to achieve World Health Organisation air quality standards by 2030 Completion of Somers Town Energy phase 1 Somers Town Energy www.camden.gov.uk/green-action-for-change 10 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 Borough-wide carbon dioxide emissions The UK government produces an annual breakdown of carbon dioxide emissions by Local Authority area…
… and electricity supplies to housing. Approximately 60% result from non-domestic buildings such as offices, shops, universities and schools. Transport makes up a relatively small 14% contribution to borough wide emissions. Although the contribution to carbon dioxide emissions from transport is low, road transport is the primary cause of poor air quality in the borough. Government data for 20172…
… a shift away from combustion engine vehicles and heating systems, both of which are significant contributors to air pollution in Camden. The Climate Action Plan also seeks to encourage healthier travel options such as walking and cycling, which also bring public health benefits. Action on climate can improve equity and social cohesion by focusing on the most vulnerable in society and bringing…