Including 9 closely related terms such as low carbon, reduce carbon, and carbon emission.
…, and this was presented to Cabinet in October 2020. The Council has been delivering against the strategic actions in that plan to drive down carbon emissions. The Council’s carbon footprint is down by 53% and the borough’s is down by 47% and I am delighted with these achievements. However, in light of rising global emissions and the evidence of the need to take significant action well in advance of the 2050…
… the Committee on Climate Change has resulted in unprecedented recognition of the global climate emergency, and the need to act urgently in order to reduce carbon emissions to limit further global warming and associated environmental impacts. Global initiatives are now focused on limiting warming to well below 2oC, aligning to the pledges outlined in the Paris Agreement. North Tyneside Council has…
… providing a segregated cycleway at the coast 6 4. We will publish an action plan of the steps we will take and the national investment we will seek to make North Tyneside carbon net zero by 2030 North Tyneside Council recognises the significant role it can play in helping to accelerate the national transition towards a low carbon economy. The broad themes that this action plan aims…
… and planned behaviour to reduce carbon footprints, almost all residents say they undertake several measures, including recycling and reducing waste (97%), using reusable products (96%), and shopping locally (91%). Large proportions also cite lowering their home heating, as well as turning their car engine off when idle (87%). Possibly due to the cost of implementation, a small number say they have…
… replaced their fossil fuel car with an electric or hybrid model (9%) or generate energy at home (8%) – although most feel that they will make this transition in the next five years (65% and 61% respectively). ➢ Cost is the most cited barrier to reducing carbon footprints (58%), followed by a lack of knowledge (29%), a lack of time (25%), or poor public transport provisions (23%). Almost a fifth…