Including the closely related terms low carbon, carbon, and low carbon.
… Executive summary Aberdeen Adapts is a framework for city-wide working on adaptation. Incorporating the views of local organisations and communities, it sets the direction to build long term city resilience. Aberdeen is already home to a range of low carbon initiatives including; hydrogen transport and infrastructure; a passive house nursery; expanding heat network; and community hydro…
… under Powering Aberdeen, it will be essential to progress work so that Aberdeen Adapts. These workstreams go hand in hand to work towards a low carbon, resilient city. Warmer temperatures may take more people out of fuel poverty, currently 24%7 in Aberdeen. A changing climate could have positive and negative effects for the productivity of alternative energy. Improving the energy performance…
… Primary School • Archaeology Service • Bridge Of Don Academy • Bridge of Don Community Council • Castlehill and Pittodrie Community Council • Creative Carbon Scotland • Cults, Bieldside & Milltimber Community Council • Culter Community Council • Dee Catchment Partnership • East Grampian Coastal Partnership • Forestry Commission • Friends of Seaton Park • Garthdee Community…
… to the health of our people, animals, plants and ecosystems. The quality of our soils We rely on soils to sustain biodiversity, support agriculture and forestry, regulate the water cycle and store carbon. Soils also have an historic environment value, as a proxy record of environmental change and for the preservation of archaeological deposits and artefacts. Heavy rainfall and changing temperatures…
… is addressed, blue- green infrastructure can become an essential and cost effective part of city infrastructure. It can absorb rainfall and reduce flood risk. Provide cooling, shade and shelter. Help to improve air quality, reduce pollution and capture and store carbon. It can support wildlife and connect habitats. Create space for leisure and recreation and contribute to health and wellbeing…