Including the closely related term biodiversity loss.
…, is already having a huge impact on our world. An increase in extreme weather events, such as flooding, drought and heatwaves, is causing destruction, death, displaced communities, biodiversity loss and huge economic damage. Unless action is taken quickly then these events are predicted to get worse and more frequent. Locally, within Basingstoke and Deane, the impact of climate change is also…
… numerous other benefits to biodiversity and society. However, there is an increasing role to factor in the carbon lock up potential of these green spaces, including managing them as effectively as possible to increase this ability, where this complements other management objectives, such as increasing biodiversity. Leading by example • Continuing to effectively manage council- owned green…
… with existing underlying health conditions. Climate change also has an impact on our natural environment locally and it is important that we take action to ensure our behaviours do not result in habitat loss or impact on biodiversity in the borough. Although climate change and air quality are separate issues, the main sources of air pollution and the greenhouse gases that cause climate change…
… of fuel poverty and ensuring no increase in inequality • Protection of biodiversity • Creation of new jobs and economic growth/ recovery Glossary Greenhouse Gas (GHG) – these gases trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and prevent it escaping into space. This effect causes climate change. The main greenhouse gas is Carbon Dioxide (CO2) but there are other greenhouse gases – methane (CH4…
… energy to be processed/ transported. Associated emissions and side effects are frequently generated overseas, with harmful impacts for local communities and biodiversity. Leading by example • Improving sustainable procurement practices and embed net zero in procurement approach, including supporting and holding suppliers to account, including working with them on how they might offset…