Including the closely related term improved air quality.
… of climate impacts avoided/reduced More active, outdoor lifestyles Healthier diets Warmer, healthier homes Quieter, safer streets Vulnerable people protected locally and globally More cohesive, engaged communities Improved physical and mental health Improved air quality Better access to greenspace and nature Healthier water Improved biodiversity Reduced risk of flooding, heatwaves…
… solutions: improved management of greenspace and the water environment in Reading also offers scope to reduce carbon emissions as natural areas can act as ‘carbon sinks’. This will also have the advantage of helping the town adapt to the impacts of a changing climate by mitigating flood risk, reducing the urban heat island effect, improving air quality and enhancing health and well-being…
… reduced carbon emissions and contributed to ‘climate-positive’ behaviour. For example, the reduction in air traffic and commuting has reduced emissions and air quality has improved in many towns and cities, including Reading. Being confined to our homes has brought many of us a new appreciation of the importance of green spaces for health and wellbeing; it has also changed our patterns…
… and facilities Flooding impacts on wellbeing and livelihoods Air quality impacts exacerbated More positively, there is potential for more outdoor lifestyles Natural environment Transport Water environment Risk to vulnerable species and habitats Impacts on ‘eco-system services’ enjoyed by people Damage to natural habitats from water stress Impacts of increased drought risk on tree health Risk…
… overheating. • Tree planting, peatland restoration, and green infrastructure: the Committee highlighted the scope for investing in nature, including in towns and cities, to create opportunities for highly-skilled employment, and outcomes that improve people’s lives. Such investment, the Committee argued, will bring significant benefits for the climate, biodiversity, air quality, and flood prevention…