Including the closely related terms improve air quality, and improved air.
… in native species b) Help to improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions c) Take action to improve water quality and reduce local demand for water Aim 3: Use all resources efficiently and minimise waste Objectives: a) Ensure sustainable purchasing and procurement of goods and services b) Maximise the use of existing resources, minimise waste and achieve high levels of re-use…
… there remain considerable challenges in improving air and water quality, with air pollution still posing the ‘largest environmental risk to public health in the UK’15, and only 14% of our rivers achieving ‘good ecological status’, a figure that has not improved over the past ten years16. Biodiversity, clean air and water are essential for life; our health and wellbeing and our economy depend upon…
… and non-native species. Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 | Page 13 Air In recent years we have seen improved air quality within the Borough as a whole. The main source of air pollution is from vehicle traffic which results in emissions such as oxides of nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter 10 (PM10 ) and particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5 ). Historically…
… and understanding of biodiversity • Facilitating greater community and third-party involvement in the natural environment • Reviewing policies and operations across the Council to ensure compliance with the Council’s duty under the Environment Act 2021 to ‘enhance biodiversity’ 2b. Help to improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions This should include: • Continuing to monitor local air quality…
…-quality, low emission public transport system, reducing dependence on private transport Work in partnership with taxi and other private hire vehicle operators to reduce emissions where possible Promote sustainable and active travel in order to improve air quality and reduce carbon Page 24 | Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 Housing Deliver…