Including 7 closely related terms such as global warming, changing, and climate.
… Change has stated that human activities are estimated to have caused approximately 1.0°C of global warming above pre-industrial levels and we are likely to reach 1.5°C by as early as 2030. Locally, a degree in temperature difference does not cause any significant impacts on the planet and its processes, but globally the impact can be huge. These impacts of climate change have not been spread…
… Framework The impact of our borough on climate Climate Change Action Themes The Climate Challenge we face Our journey to net zero so far Governance, Monitoring & Responsibility Section 1 Section 7 Section 3 Section 6 Section 10 Section 2 Section 5 Section 9 Section 4 Section 8 Section 11 This report was prepared by the Environment Directorate of Wigan Council with support…
… from wider internal services as well as external stakeholders. “PROTECTING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER” Measuring up to the Climate Challenge Section 12 Climate change is a very real and existing threat and is no longer an issue that we can afford to ignore. On 17th July 2019, Wigan Council acknowledged the climate and environmental crisis by declaring a climate emergency and since that time…
… other issues, climate change disproportionately impacts our most vulnerable residents and communities who already struggle with numerous other problems. It is the duty of local authorities to protect the security, welfare and wellbeing of those citizens who depend on us. The young people of Wigan Borough will be significantly impacted by the changing climate we see now, and what is predicted…
… who live, work, visit and invest in our borough, to join us in creating a Wigan Borough that is resilient to the impacts of climate change and work towards a zero carbon, sustainable future for all. 3 FOREWORD COUNCILLOR DAVID MOLYNEUX LEADER, WIGAN COUNCIL 4 SECTION 1 : INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 INTR DUCTION 5 6 The world’s climate is changing drastically…