Including the closely related term biodiversity loss.
…. • Enhancing biodiversity, green spaces and nature-based adaptation such as increased flood defences from absorption. • Supporting economic growth by creating jobs and trade in the new green industries. • Improved public health (physical and mental), less strain on the NHS and reduced crime by people travelling more actively It is important to note that the (CCC) report does not recommend…
… this plan will continually be revisited to tweak, adjust or even entirely re-evaluate them in line with actual progress, new policies, and global events that might affect the climate emergency agenda. Indeed, the direct effects climate change is likely to have on the local environment means that adaptation to minimise these risks, such as flooding or biodiversity loss, has been incorporated…
… Bill defines a number of new measures to protect biodiversity and the environment more widely. This includes centrally prescribed lists of materials that local authorities must collect for recycling, extended producer responsibility for packaging and a deposit return scheme for drinks containers. It also includes key measures on air quality, with local authorities receiving new powers, including…