Including the closely related term air pollution.
… about how to shape the ceiling. In other words, it will take cathedral thinking.” Greta Thunberg “If we don't take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon.” David Attenborough NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap Executive Summary 4 Greenhouse gases, air pollution and fuel poverty Greenhouse…
… carbon. Zero emission technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars can generate electricity, heat and provide transportation without any need for fossil fuels. They offer a plausible route to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases. Air pollution is often also caused by the combustion of fossil fuels, however it is usually due to very small quantities…
… for energy. This report focuses solely on the measures required to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in North West Leicestershire. It is important to understand that many, but not all, of these measures will also help to reduce air pollution and fuel poverty. NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap Executive Summary 5 North West Leicestershire: Business as Usual vs…