Including 10 closely related terms such as reduce, reduce carbon, and carbon removal.
… the Committee on Climate Change has resulted in unprecedented recognition of the global climate emergency, and the need to act urgently in order to reduce carbon emissions to limit further global warming and associated environmental impacts. Global initiatives are now focused on limiting warming to well below 2oC, aligning to the pledges outlined in the Paris Agreement. North Tyneside Council has…
… be a significant factor in carbon emissions reduction. Food system activities, including producing food, transporting it, and storing wasted food in landfills, produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change. Of these sources, livestock production is the largest, accounting for an estimated 14.5 percent of global GHG emissions. Meat from ruminant animals, such as cattle…
… of climate adaptation to its service provision using the BEIS sponsored Climate Adaptation toolkit and its five-step process. This work builds upon previous risk assessments undertaken in line with the government’s former National Indicator 188. Offsetting and insetting The authority has identified a range of carbon reduction projects which will impact on reducing its own direct emissions…
… or in-setting projects will be carefully assessed and align to the overall 2030 goal. • Prioritise carbon removal offsets over emission reduction offsets. Economy and skills The authority’s ambition for a low carbon and clean growth economy means that we will continue to nurture a broad range of low carbon industries, including some sectors which have world leading positions; this success to date…
… of the emissions cuts needed rely on people and businesses taking up low-carbon solutions – decisions that are made at a local and individual level. Many of these decisions depend on having supporting infrastructure and systems in place. Local authorities have powers or influence over roughly a third of emissions in their local areas. • Top-down policies go some way to delivering change but can achieve…