Including 5 closely related terms such as carbon emission, carbon emissions, and carbon alternatives.
…) 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…
… Carbon Roadmap Executive Summary 10 Decarbonisation of heat: the new priority Fossil fuels cannot be used for heating buildings if the UK or NWL are to achieve net zero carbon targets. Installation of gas boilers in North West Leicestershire should cease from 2020. Low carbon alternatives such as heat pumps should be installed in new and existing buildings…
… 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…
… 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…