…, can lead to long term financial savings and provide value in the face of growing consumer pressure in favour of more sustainable purchasing habits. Transport needs to be decarbonised by encouraging people to reduce their travel, choose to walk, cycle, or use public transport, or car share where possible and replace petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles with zero carbon ones. An increase in low…
… our neighbourhoods, for example through developing community energy groups, and growing local economies through supporting low carbon businesses and shorter supply chains. Through enabling alternatives to car journeys people can improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing through walking and cycling or use car sharing as a way to connect with others. Air quality is strongly influenced…
… intensive modes, such as walking, cycling and public transport. In a rural county, it is crucial that we explore and recognise the challenges to overcome them. Transport actions all support one another - for example, minimising car use reduces the amount of electrification needed, while interaction with the power sector is key to manage increased demand on the grid. Wider benefits include the health…