Including the closely related terms improve air quality, and air pollution.
… Increase the working age population in employment Increase the number of people earning above the Living Wage Increase number of enterprises / business start ups Working age population with at least Level 3 skills Increase the number of good quality apprenticeships delivered Improve air quality Increase the number of net additional dwellings Increase the number of affordable homes…
… and crop failures. As our concerns about climate change increase, we must remember the important role that biodiversity and the natural environment plays in controlling our climate and vice versa. Tameside’s green infrastructure is essential in reducing the impacts of climate change on the lives of our residents. Trees and green urban spaces capture and store CO2, improving air quality. Plants…
… means, has led to serious problems of congestion and air pollution, particularly in urban areas. Despite improvements in air quality since the 1950s, air pollution is still linked to a range of very serious health conditions and contributes to around 1,200 early deaths in Greater Manchester every year. All councils are required by law to assess air quality against national standards and take…
… and mental health. Decarbonising the transport sector by improving fuel efficency and moving from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles will make enhancements to air quality and reduce the strain on the NHS. By protecting against biodiversity loss we can safeguard the food system helping to prevent against food shortages and assosiated health impacts. Improving digital infrastructure will help…
… action in areas where these standards are unlikely to be met. The Government has instructed us to take quick action to reduce NO2 emissions, which are mainly produced by older diesel engines. Greater Manchester’s local authorities have worked together to produce a Clean Air Plan to tackle air pollution on local roads. Additionally GM are in the latter stages of approving their Streets for All…