Including the closely related terms species, and biodiversity crisis.
… nature reserves, improve biodiversity and tackle air, land and water pollution to keep our planet healthy for all species. Control and influence of the strategy This is a Plan for the Council (rather than the district of East Cambridgeshire) and identifies how we must work with our public and private sector partners and communities across East Cambridgeshire and beyond. As part of its…
… to tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis. I want this Council to be at the forefront of that ‘green recovery’ agenda, and I would urge all of you to join us and play your part. Together we can make a real difference; we can achieve a clean, green, East Cambridgeshire; and we can do our bit to minimise global climate change. Anna Bailey Leader - East Cambridgeshire District Council…
… Carbon Footprint 15 East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Carbon Footprint 17 Defining the Scope 17 Excluded Emissions 19 Data Collection 19 Calculating the Baseline 20 Overall Summary 20 Intensity Ratios 23 3. Carbon Emission Overall Target and Interim Targets 24 4. Biodiversity and the Natural Environment 30 5. Ideas Forum 35 6. Actions and Projects 36 Review of our Top 20…
… by cutting carbon emissions, protecting biodiversity and reducing pollution. The necessity of reaching net-zero was enshrined in UK law on 27th June 2019, requiring the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. More recently (in April 2021), Government has committed to amending the law to include a new interim target of a 78% cut in emissions by 2035. Human activity…
…, increased air pollution from power generation, unsustainable travel and the impact of agricultural pesticides on water quality and biodiversity. Saying ‘no’ to growth is not an option. There is a pressing need for new homes and infrastructure, but we recognise the need for sustainable growth such as minimising the need to travel, providing sustainable transport options and reducing the carbon…