Including 10 closely related terms such as global warming, climate change, and climate.
… greenhouse effect. However, the main contributor to the global warming that we are now seeing is carbon dioxide. Scientific research has demonstrated that carbon dioxide levels are higher than at any time in the past 650,000 years, and this has resulted in gradual warming of the world’s climate. 8 The Strategic Climate Action Plan Warmest years on record (increase from 20th century average) 2020…
… is our initial response to the climate emergency. It is fundamental and vital we play a lead role in generating new funding, influencing policy, and lobbying for legislation to support positive carbon reducing activities for our borough. 7The Strategic Climate Action Plan 1. Introduction What is climate change? The world’s climate is changing due to increased levels of gases such as carbon…
… and groups in developing the council’s climate actions. C1.4 Devise strategies to improve existing buildings, with access to government funding for energy efficiency and decarbonisation of residential properties and businesses. C1.5 To use our unique access to businesses to set up a borough wide Climate Change forum to develop ideas collectively and to collaboratively work towards achieving climate…
… opportunities to see real world examples of action being taken to tackle climate change and to identify ‘young climate champions.’ 16 The Strategic Climate Action Plan C1.10 To develop a schools engagement strategy to promote and encourage positive climate and environment action in accordance with the objectives and commitments in this plan. C1.11 To support, promote and raise awareness…
… www.hillingdon.gov.uk Strategic Climate Action Plan Adopted July 2021 2 The Strategic Climate Action Plan Contents Foreword 3 Preface 4 The vision 5 1. Introduction 7 - What is climate change? - Why does climate change matter? 2. A positive track record 10 - How we have reduced our own carbon emissions 3. The starting…