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Blackpool Borough Council

… Climate Emergency Action Plan4 Introduction from the Chief Executive We need to prepare and adapt to deal with the projected impacts of climate change, and so this plan commits Blackpool to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. This is no small task, and re-thinking how we live whilst still improving people’s lives also means action across the Fylde Coast, Lancashire and beyond. We will take…

… work; it is now down to all of us to take responsibility, as individuals and within our workplaces and communities, for the transformation of Blackpool. Neil Jack Chief Executive Blackpool’s Climate Emergency Action Plan 5 The Climate Emergency in Blackpool There is a clear consensus that climate change caused by humans exists. Studies reviewed by scientists working independently show…

… to different patterns and intensity of rainfall, causing floods and heat stress on cattle and farming. By studying natural and human-caused climate change separately, it is clear that human activity is mostly responsible. Being a compact urban area, Blackpool’s share of carbon emissions is smaller than other areas. As shown in the charts below, action taken by European and UK governments since the 1990…

… to emissions in 1990). The Committee on Climate Change has set out a “carbon budget” to help them understand how much pollution they can still allow if they are to meet these targets. The government has considered this when developing plans to reduce emissions across the following areas: • Transport – by encouraging people to get around by transport which pollutes less, including walking, cycling…

… most important actions include: • Finding ways to fund some of the large projects included in the action plan • Developing a Renewable Power Infrastructure Strategy • Developing a Climate Change Resilience, mitigation and adaptation plan – so we can avoid some of the biggest problems climate change will cause • Adopting a “Climate First” approach, where all Council strategies…