Including the closely related term carbon roadmap.
… North West Leicestershire District Council Zero Carbon Roadmap | Executive summary November 2019 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 Ne t g re en ho us e ga s em is si on s (k tC O2 e…
…) NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap Executive Summary 2 Why we must act The science is clear: our climate is changing and urgent efforts are required to accelerate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. In June 2019, the UK committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and North West Leicestershire District Council has declared a climate emergency. Society has…
… become more active about it and there are important voices calling for immediate action. NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap Executive Summary 3 A clear national consensus “Reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is achievable. However, this requires immediate action across all key technologies and policy areas.” National…
… about how to shape the ceiling. In other words, it will take cathedral thinking.” Greta Thunberg “If we don't take action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon.” David Attenborough NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap Executive Summary 4 Greenhouse gases, air pollution and fuel poverty Greenhouse…
… for energy. This report focuses solely on the measures required to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in North West Leicestershire. It is important to understand that many, but not all, of these measures will also help to reduce air pollution and fuel poverty. NWLDC Zero Carbon Roadmap Executive Summary 5 North West Leicestershire: Business as Usual vs…