Including 5 closely related terms such as climate change, tackle climate, and climate change.
… modernisation, enabling a sustainable economy that actively reduces carbon emissions. Credit: GMCA, Greater Manchester Environment Team 2021. 18 19 90% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they were worried about climate change, 86% of them agreeing that they support the council taking action on climate change. When asked about specific actions to tackle climate change, the most…
… and enthusiasm for the opportunities in the face of the climate crisis we are heading in the right direction. The focal points of the Strategy are, Greenspace & Biodiversity, Homes Workspaces & Council Buildings, Influencing Others, Reducing Consumption & Producing Sustainably and Travel & Transport. G L O S S A RY Climate Change & Environment strategy Greenspace &…
…, lakes and ponds. Climate change Change in temperature attributed to raised concentrations of greenhouse gases Climate emergency A global movement to expedite collective action to avoid environmental damage CO2 Carbon dioxide – a product of combustion and most abundant greenhouse gas CO2e Carbon dioxide equivalent – aggregated greenhouse gases attributed to the chemical value of carbon…
…, forcing warming Green infrastructure Natural capital – trees, plants etc. H2 Hydrogen – a gas which when burned emits only energy and water IPCC Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change Net zero Neutral state where absorption of CO2 equals its production NO2 Nitrogen dioxide – a by-product of combustion – harmful to health and the environment PM Particulate matter – physical…
… particles of pollution Sustainability Ability to perform and maintain an activity without jeopardising future activity UNCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Urban-heat-island The materials that comprise most city buildings and roads reflect much less solar radiation – and absorb more – than the vegetation they have replaced. They radiate some of that energy in the form…