Including 14 closely related terms such as carbon projects, low carbon, and carbon projects.
…. Travel & Transport Why is it important? As a rural county, with limited public transport options, transport is a large part of Monmouthshire’s carbon footprint overall. Encouraging and making it easier for people to walk and cycle for short journeys, rather than use a car reduces carbon emissions from fossil fuels and also has health benefits. Public…
…. Climate & Nature Emergency Monmouthshire In 2019 Monmouthshire County Council declared a climate emergency. The Council are working hard to reduce our contribution to climate change, by reducing our energy use, changing to electric vehicles and installing solar panels, as well as working with communities to reduce carbon emissions across the county. We also need to be able to adapt…
… the proportion of the fund invested in such firms decline, and more invested in low carbon projects. What can I do? Saving energy Make sure you have got draft proofing, loft and cavity wall insulation in your home – save money and energy. https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-insulation Get details of Monmouthshire…
… transport can make a big difference to reducing carbon footprints, but where that is not an option alternative vehicles such as hybrid, electric or hydrogen help to reduce emissions. What is the council doing? The council is growing its fleet of electric buses, cars and vans, and are piloting new electric community meals vehicles which use hydrogen…
…. There are grants which can help. https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/transport/electric-cars-and-vehicles/electric-vehicles Communities & Climate Why is this important? In order to tackle climate change all of us need to play our part by reducing carbon emissions…