Including 11 closely related terms such as reduce, reduces, and low carbon.
… and adapt to a low carbon approach • Lead on the transition to cleaner and greener technologies • Promote and protect our region’s natural environment • Contribute to a greener economy, maximising the region’s green energy potential 4 Table 1 – Alignment of council priorities and commitments against strategic action priority areas for carbon reduction Commitment Strategic Action…
… emissions across a 10 year time horizon, taking account of current activity and considering what could be possible through an ambitious mix of carbon reduction actions across Dumfries and Galloway. Figure 7 shows trajectories of carbon emissions for the council area to 2030, showing potential net carbon emissions (dotted line) across key emission sources assuming very significant action is taken…
… and Galloway Council will continue to develop carbon reduction programmes relevant to our own activities by way of innovation through travel and transport; embedding home working; enhancing digital connectivity; transitioning to zero and low carbon technologies; further developments in waste management solutions and education for all. (Case study) Domestic solutions are being implemented by housing…
… also net zero carbon). Carbon reduction: an activity that reduces carbon emissions compared to a baseline scenario. Climate Change: the large-scale, long-term shift in the planet’s weather patterns or average temperatures. Decarbonisation: usually refers to the electricity sector and refers to reducing the carbon intensity of electricity generated (emissions per kWh) by increasing…
… Encourage understanding of how the way we live and work in the region impacts on climate change Empower our communities and stakeholders to make significant changes to reduce emissions and adapt to a low carbon approach Lead on the transition to cleaner and greener technologies Promote and protect our region’s natural environment Contribute to a greener economy, maximising…