Including 9 closely related terms such as future climate change, climate change, and climate.
… made it a corporate priority and intend to reduce our impact on future climate change. Climate refers to weather patterns experienced over a long period of time, around 30 years, whereas weather refers to what we see on a daily basis. Climate change generally refers to weather patterns since the 1900’s (UKCIP, 2010). Variations in the Earth’s climate are normal, however the changes we are currently…
… produced and demonstrates the importance of the issue to both our organisations and the commitment of our staff to ensuring that we act now to tackle climate change. The UK Government has committed to take action now and has introduced the Climate Change Act (2008) with a target to cut carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2050. With a minimum reduction of 50% by 2027. We are keen to support…
… can reduce both their own and their communities carbon footprints, mitigate against future climate change and identify how best to adapt for the risks and opportunities that future climate change will bring. 2.1 Vision This joint strategy is aligned with the Worcestershire Partnership Climate Change Strategy and Bromsgrove and Redditch’s Sustainable Community Strategies (2010-13); and is broadly…
… 2.3 Objectives ‰ Measure and monitor our current carbon emissions baseline as organisations and communities ‰ Set targets to reduce CO2 emissions from buildings, vehicles and other activities in our area ‰ Communicate widely and promote active engagement; support innovative change and the development of a greener local economy ‰ Embed strategic climate change activity (mitigation, adaptation…
… and raising awareness) across the Council and its partners ‰ Ensure all development is sustainable, minimises CO2 emissions and accounts for future climates ‰ Identify the likely changes in climate locally and risk assess against them Predicted changes to climate Impact By 2020’s By 2050’s By 2080’s Hotter, Av. mean summer Av. mean summer Av. mean summer drier temperature rises temperature…