Including 5 closely related terms such as carbon reduction, carbon emission, and carbon future.
…) our proposals for taking forward comprehensive engagements on climate change, to develop a shared vision, strategy and actions, which will be essential for the entire Perth and Kinross area to achieve a net zero carbon future. 4) the extensive activity the Council and partners are already carrying out, to address climate change mitigation and adaptation; as well as detailing short, medium…
… and diseases, or to storms or wild fires (see part 9 of this report). 6 | P a g e iii) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Whilst much of the public attention has centred on carbon emissions, if climate change is to be mitigated, it is essential that we minimise the emissions of all greenhouse gases. The key gases vary depending on the sector - for example while the focus in the domestic sector…
… carbon place by 2045 at the latest. This means that we must reduce the carbon emissions to a level which are equal to or less than the ability of our natural ecosystems (i.e. our woodlands and peatlands) to absorb and retain carbon. Figure 2 The Journey to Zero Carbon Source: UK Committee of Climate Change (based on UK target of zero carbon by 2050) iv) Costs and Opportunities…
… Delivering a low carbon future will be expensive and will require difficult decisions on spending options. This report highlights multiple occasions where we have already accessed different funding sources to make a difference (over £49 million in funding has been secured since 2013), and we need to maximise access to further funding opportunities to achieve our ambitions. Figure 3 The UK…
… Committee on Climate Change estimated the additional annual cost to the economy of achieving net zero emissions is 1-2% of the country’s gross domestic product (currently £2 trillion) - therefore indicating that £20- 40 billion needs to be spent each year on carbon reduction, by 2050. Source: UK Committee of Climate Change http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2019/15…