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… to inform and influence those who do have control over emissions, with the aim of reducing them. Previous and Current Progress Though the council has existed in its current form since April 2020, we benefit from the work undertaken at the 5 predecessor councils. Over the last 10 years, work undertaken by those organisations reduced carbon emissions from 15,117 tonnes per year in 2009 to 8,983…

… The Global Challenge Climate change is a global challenge. It is critical that action to reduce carbon emissions to net zero is taken by all countries, in particular those which account for the most emissions and can achieve the biggest reductions. Together China, the USA and India account for about 50% of global emissions as shown in table 1 below. Table 1 Annual global carbon emissions and those…

… no later than 2050 and possibly before this, potentially by 2030, subject to resources. Objective B: Support communities to achieve net zero carbon emissions. First Carbon Budget The UK monitors its progress toward its carbon reduction targets through 5 year carbon budget periods. We are adopting this approach and will monitor our carbon emission reductions against 5 year carbon budgets…

… the availability of public electric vehicle charging points in Buckinghamshire. • Investing in sustainable transport infrastructure, such as the Waddesdon Greenway. • Working with schools to develop School Travel Plans and provide cycle training for pupils. • Working with Bucks Business First to support local businesses, for example through the Low Carbon Workspaces programme. Funding We…

…/bills/2019-21/environment.html 11 Climate Change Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) create a ‘greenhouse effect’. This is where infrared radiation, in the form of heat, (and short wave radiation) from the Sun is trapped causing the Earth to warm. As concentrations of GHGs in the atmosphere increase, our planet gets hotter. GHGs come, or are emitted, from various sources…