Including 8 closely related terms such as achieve carbon, become carbon, and carbon sequestration.
…, locations such as Northumberland which enjoy large areas of natural resources, will have to become carbon-negative in order to compensate for major urban conurbations which are unlikely to be able to achieve carbon neutrality themselves. Beyond 2030, the council will continue to align itself with national objectives and support the UK’s target of a net-zero country by 2050 by continuing to pursue…
… ................................................................25 Priority Action Area 4 - Transport ..............................................................................................................................34 Priority Action Area 5 - Renewable Energy Generation ..........................................................................................44 Priority Action Area 6 - Natural Resource-Based Carbon Sequestration…
… Buildings and New Buildings Poor energy efficiency in both domestic and non- domestic buildings results in the demand for excess heating. This causes unnecessarily high carbon emissions and energy costs. We will address this by progressing our work towards low-carbon district heat networks in our towns and supporting the implementation of renewable heat sources in rural areas, such as heat pumps…
… for renewable technology where installations are technically possible, economically feasible, environmentally advantageous and socially acceptable: including wind, solar and hydro. Priority Action Area 6 - Natural Resource-Based Carbon Sequestration The County enjoys a vast spread of land and forestry. Carbon is sequestered by forestry, grassland, wetlands and peat, while carbon losses occur…
… with the Council’s support. Within our own organisation, we will seek to drive a cultural shift across all staff through training and an internal network of climate champions. Priority Action Area 3 - Heating Existing Buildings and New Buildings Poor energy efficiency in both domestic and non- domestic buildings results in the demand for excess heating. This causes unnecessarily high carbon emissions…