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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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… it Climate change in Blackburn with Darwen Our emissions We declared a climate emergency in 2019. We set a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. Carbon neutral basically means that our carbon emissions are zero. To reach this target, we need to reduce our emissions by approximately 13% each year. Carbon footprint Carbon footprint is the calculation of all activities that produce or remove carbon emissions…

… have influence over around 30% of emissions. This is because of functions like planning and improving active travel opportunities. Climate Emergency Action Plan In July 2019, we declared a climate emergency and committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Our key objectives are to: to use resources sustainably so we don't add to the burden of climate change emissions either in Blackburn with Darwen…

… the transition to cleaner, greener fuels and more active travel to store carbon naturally by increasing tree cover, protecting soils and enhancing natural habitats In 2021, we established a Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) to prioritise the key actions for climate change, so we can create a resilient borough. Themes in the Climate Emergency Action Plan The Climate Emergency Action Plan breaks…

… the government to provide additional powers and resources to meet 2030 targets Read the full Climate Emergency Action Plan Achieving carbon neutral We are already looking at changes we can make in the Council, to help achieve our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Our priorities for 2023 and 2024 include: heat decarbonisation feasibility work tree planting…

… to fulfil their potential deliver our climate emergency action plan build healthier, happier and safer communities Our Local Plan We are updating our Local Plan to make sure that climate change is at the forefront of planning. We want to make sure that pur planning policy framework supports the development of current and new growth sites. This will help to create a sustainable, attractive, healthy…

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