Including the closely related term air pollution.
… to deliver our strategic objectives for climate change and the end goal to be a net zero Borough. These are cross cutting priorities which include a programme of activity across a broad range of themes including the environment, air quality and nature recovery, transport, waste and recycling, policy, behaviour change and the built environment. The following are an overview of each of our…
… air quality • Reduces the need to travel by private car and promotes active travel and also our health and wellbeing • Ensure new developments are well designed and ‘future proofed’ Through the development of this plan, we will have a suite of policies which help us mitigate and to adapt to changes which are already happening and cannot be reversed, such as rising sea levels and changes…
…, buses, trains, cycling, and walking, coupled with communications to raise awareness and promote behaviour change, we can relieve traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and bring added benefits to physical health and wellbeing. Priority Five: Work with housing providers, landlords, developers, and businesses to promote and encourage energy efficiency and decarbonisation of buildings…
… with local universities for increased research and education within the borough Spatial Planning (Climate Change Team) Sept 2023 Deliver the Air Quality Strategy Action plan Communities Spatial Planning Planning Services Dec 2024 Continue to source available space for wildflower and wildlife corridors and ensure these spaces are optimised and maintained Spatial Planning (Open Space Strategy…
… that has occurred as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities. Global warming is a type of climate change; it can also lead to other changes in climate conditions, such as changes in precipitation patterns. Green Bus Stops Green bus stops are specifically designed to alleviate the heat intensity and improve the air quality at a bus stop. Features can include…