Including the closely related terms ecological crisis, and climate emergency.
… for our area. 2.3 In parallel to considering the climate emergency, the council has also focused on the ecological crisis that is being faced, with a loss of 70% of insects over the last thirty years across Europe. 2.4 Since 1990, UK carbon dioxide emissions have decreased by 39 per cent. The decrease in carbon dioxide emissions was driven by the continuing downward trend in emissions from power…
… Report of Director of Resources and Housing Report to Executive Board Date: 7th January 2020 Subject: Climate Emergency Update Are specific electoral wards affected? Yes No If yes, name(s) of ward(s): Has consultation been carried out? Yes No Are there implications for equality and diversity and cohesion…
… and integration? Yes No Will the decision be open for call-in? Yes No Does the report contain confidential or exempt information? Yes No If relevant, access to information procedure rule number: Appendix number: Summary 1. Main issues Full Council declared a climate emergency in March 2019, with the stated ambition of working towards a net zero carbon city by 2030…
… to incorporate the new climate emergency priority. A subsequent report was taken to the Executive Board in April which launched a Climate Conversation in the city and committed to develop an action plan for Leeds by the end of the year. The reports sets out the results of the consultation and the actions that the council is planning to take. The report identifies a number of significant practical…
… will participate in national talks to come forward with targets which address the climate emergency and the economic rebalancing of the country. The council has listened to the consultation and has changed its road proposals for surface access to the airport. It will seek to enhance public transport access to the airport through the building of a rail halt but will not support the road link facilitating…