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… those imported from abroad. Greenhouse gas – a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by trapping heat in the earth’s atmosphere. Examples include carbon dioxide (CO2) methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O). The terms ‘carbon emissions’ and ‘CO2 emissions’ are often used interchangeably with ‘greenhouse gas emissions’. Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions) – activities owned…

… and facilitate the development of local low carbon skills.  Explore ways to reduce emissions from waste and encourage a circular economy. The subsequent action plan details 60 actions the Council plans to take between 2022 and 2025, as well as 18 suggested actions for the climate emergency community partnership (Forest of Dean Climate Action), in order to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2030…

… in terms of their carbon dioxide equivalence) are equal to zero, i.e. reducing emissions as much as possible and then offsetting, via carbon sequestration, those that cannot be eliminated. Offsetting is reserved for mitigating the most stubborn of emissions, with the priority being eliminating emissions wherever possible. Carbon sequestration – the capture and storage of atmospheric CO2…

… frequency and severity of extreme rainfall events, drought induced food insecurity and sea level rise. Climate change mitigation – reducing and preventing the worst effects of climate change by reducing and preventing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration. Consumption-based emissions – emissions resulting from the supply of goods and services we buy and consume, including…

… retrofit – used in reference to the modification of existing buildings to improve energy efficiency or decrease energy demand, for example via measures that improve the thermal performance of the building’s fabric such as insulation and triple glazing. It can also often include the installation of renewable energy generation systems. Carbon neutral – where net greenhouse gas emissions (measured…