Including 22 closely related terms such as carbon emission, carbon emissions, and emissions.
… and in particular road transport. This is shown in the chart below6: (Source: UK local authority dioxide emissions, National Statistics) Monmouthshire County Council will strive to reduce its own emissions while working with partners, including members of the Public Service Board, local businesses and community groups to reduce emissions and improve carbon capture across the county…
… and fire Increased demand for green technologies and the resulting potential for job growth in these sectors Better habitat management, increased biodiversity and creation of green space Increased connectivity between people and the environment and more globally responsible citizens Local Carbon Emissions Climate is a global issue but we all have a part to play. If we…
… a weight the equivalent of 54,000 London double decker buses. (Source: UK local authority dioxide emissions, National Statistics) The downward trajectory mirrors a similar trend as across the UK as a result of things like an increase in the use of cleaner energy. Over this time we have also seen an increase in carbon captured in the county from 17 to 43 kilotonnes but the amount captured…
… at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-local-authority-and-regional- carbon-dioxide-emissions-national-statistics 5 LULUCF Net Emissions (land use, land use change and forestry) total. Ibid 6 2016 data for Monmouthshire. Ibid 7 Council Data for 2018/19 https://www.ipcc.ch/2018/10/08/summary-for-policymakers…
… to the threat that climate change poses to our eco-systems, our local environment and our way of life. Carbon emissions from fossil fuels are one of the main causes of climate change and as a council we are striving to become carbon neutral by 2030. If we are to stand a chance of slowing the rise in the Earth’s temperature we need to act now. Earlier this year councillors in Monmouthshire were…