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… dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels. Carbon dioxide, together with other greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide, stop heat escaping from the Earth into space. An increased greenhouse effect can lead to global warming and climate change. Relevant impacts of climate change for Moray include: • Changes in rainfall patterns – Moray has suffered serious flooding in recent…

… to the successful delivery of the Climate Change Plan: influencing and enabling positive behaviours; driving change; and acting as an exemplar of climate action and low carbon innovation. Climate Change adaptaton programme In September 2019, the Scottish Government published the statutory Climate Change Adaptation Programme. Covering a five-year period, it is designed to address climate risks…

… bring opportunities, such as cost savings from reduced energy bills and making better use of our resources. New business and employment opportunities. Supporting healthier, more sustainable lifestyles and making our communities more resilient. The strategy aims to make sure Moray is well placed to benefit from these opportunities. No single person or organisation can tackle climate change alone…

…, so we are asking partners, businesses, community groups and individuals to embrace the changes that must take place. There are many small changes we can all make that, together, will help secure a better future for everyone in Moray. Cllr Louise Nicol Chair of Climate Change Working Group Roddy Burns Chief Executive Climate Change Corporate Champion 3 Introducton…

… There are a growing number of people and organisations in Moray taking action on climate change. We already know many of the things we need to do to tackle climate change; but we need to do them more widely and faster. Many of these actions will make Moray a better place: healthier, less polluted, more accessible and self-reliant. Whilst climate change is a global problem, it is in local communities‚ our…