Including the closely related terms improve air quality, and air pollution.
…. Proactively and reactively tackle NOISE, LIGHT, and ODOUR NUISANCES. Environment and Sustainability Strategy www.teamdoncaster.org.uk 5 Improve air quality by reducing TRANSPORT emissions. Economy Exploit opportunities in GREEN TECHNOLOGY industry sectors. Encourage and support EXISTING BUSINESSES to improve energy efficiency and waste/recycling practices. Exploit blue…
… Site management plans. Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Water Level Management Plans Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy, UK Peatland Strategy Housing Delivery Plan, Doncaster Energy Masterplan, SCR Energy Strategy Air Quality Action Plan, Doncaster Walking Strategy, Doncaster Cycling Strategy, Get Doncaster Moving Strategy Doncaster Visitor Economy Strategy, SCR…
… of renewable energy installations in the UK, with 7,053 homes and 191 businesses generating their own electricity (as of March 2019). Statutory Nuisances 2000+ noise complaints received per year, mostly from residential sources (music, pets, neighbours). Only 80 odour complaints) mainly agricultural, in rural areas) and 25 light complaints respectively. Transport Air quality is largely okay…
…, but 8 Air Quality Management areas have been declared – all near busy roads, due to nitrogen dioxide levels. Doncaster has consistently had the highest vehicle use in South Yorkshire 1993-2019. Motor vehicle traffic has increased 67% over this period. Bus use in Sheffield City Region has fallen by 18% in 10 years. Overall downward trend across 2015-2018 of cycling for travel from 12…
… TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING A healthy environment is vital for human health and wellbeing. Poorly planned and managed communities with unsustainable transport systems and a lack of access to public and green areas increase air pollution, noise and heat islands, reduce opportunities for physical activity and have a negative impact on community life and people’s physical and mental health (WHO, 2020…