Including 12 closely related terms such as carbon emission, carbon emissions, and carbon emissions.
… out the current situation. Professor Mark Maslin – University College London – presented the science of climate change and its ecological impacts and Chris Dunham – Carbon Descent – presented the current CO2 emissions in Camden and where the borough might get to in 2030. Following each presentation, assembly members considered the key points that had been raised, noting these down…
…. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree DNV / Spoilt Ballot 42% 46% 6% 4% 2% 16. Green the council’s operations The council should green its operations by using a zero emissions vehicle fleet; purchasing from green suppliers and using electricity from renewable sources. It should commission an audit and options appraisal study, measure the costs of carbon emissions, and set…
… targets with dates for reduction towards becoming carbon neutral. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree DNV / Spoilt Ballot 52% 42% 2% 0% 4% 17. Plant trees and retain public spaces The council should identify possible sites for tree planting and existing trees should be maintained. Some large paved areas should be switched to grassland. Schools should be involved…
… (carbon impact) ● Conservation areas changing their visual views ● H&S aspect ● Impacts are short term but positives are longer ● Low carbon! ● Cost savings TIMESCALES ● 5 years 5. Campaign to make CO2 reduction fun WHICH IDEA IS BEING DEVELOPED? ● Make CO2 reduction fun! ● (pretty, cool, catchy) – include in schools curriculum ACTIONS ● Use simple language ● Information…
… ACTIONS ● A carbon cost ? i.e. an audit ● An options appraisal study = cost benefit and ? by 2025 ● Need to think about off site emissions ● Targets with dates ● Guided by cost benefit analysis ● Measure the cost of carbon emissions ● Suggestions ○ Short / medium / long term ○ Shared with other councils ○ Carbon neutral Camden 10% per annum RESPONSIBILITY ● The Council RESOURCES…