Including 7 closely related terms such as global warming, climate change, and climate.
… into space from doing so. This creates a ‘greenhouse’ or warming effect on the planet, which in turn increases average temperatures across the globe. Humans have already caused global warming of around 1oC above pre-industrial levels and if this trend continues then this will reach 1.5oC between 2030 and 2052. This is the point after which the sorts of climate change impacts we are already seeing…
… worldwide will become more severe and more regular; and natural systems may undergo lasting changes that subsequently effect our way of life. The United Nations-led international treaty known as the ‘Paris Agreement’ on Climate Change (2016) agreed that all signatory nations would commit to measures intending to keep global warming ‘well below’ 2oC, and to ‘make efforts’ to keep it below 1.5oC…
… and biodiversity are inextricably linked. It is vital therefore, that measures to mitigate against the threat of global warming also promote the recovery of nature and its role in supporting resilient ecosystems. Agricultural land management, deforestation, climate change, hydrological change, pollution urbanisation, woodland management and invasive non-native species are amongst the most significant…
… THE CURRENT SITUATION IN DONCASTER Doncaster Talks 90% of respondents said that tackling climate change is extremely or somewhat important to them, with 87% agreeing or strongly agreeing with the need for big changes to address climate change. When asked about the way they do things (e.g. use of utilities in the home, how they travel, waste and recycling) majority of respondents said…
…). Doncaster has distinctive industry strengths it can exploit to create quality jobs and tackle climate change at the same time. Doncaster is linking its competitive advantages and wider low-carbon growth opportunities to investment in education, skills and training. This includes developing new Centres of Excellence as part of Doncaster’s University City ambitions – including Green Tech. Farming…