Including 14 closely related terms such as gas emissions, reduction, and reductions.
… Benefits 7 A need for leadership 8 Our opportunities 8 County Council Commitments 9 We will mitigate the effects of climate change by 9 reducing carbon emissions We will adapt and be resilient to a changing climate 9 We will source and use resources sustainably 9 We will support and grow our local green economy 9 We will transform how we work 9 Governance 10…
… century* based on different rates of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. The high emission scenario demonstrated what this means for us nationally: • Summer temperatures could be up to 5.4oC hotter by 2070 • Average summer rainfall could decrease by up to 47 per cent by 2070, while there could be up to 35 per cent more precipitation in winter. This pattern may lead to more…
… and wellbeing. There is also the potential for more direct impacts. Taking action to reduce the impacts that we see from climate change will help to ensure fewer heat related deaths and less likelihood of diseases that thrive in warmer conditions. • Improved air quality - reducing carbon emissions from transport will require us to think differently about how we interact and travel. Reducing…
… transport by petrol and diesel vehicles will not only contribute to carbon reductions but will also reduce the amount of harmful nitrogen oxide emissions, the main source of which is vehicle emissions. • A protected natural environment and supported biodiversity - over half our county is designated as national park or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). A changing climate threatens…
… business when planning, delivering our services and operations. We will mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing carbon emissions a. We will be a net carbon zero organisation by 2030 1. We will reduce the County Council’s overall energy consumption 2. We will reduce the County Council’s demand for fossil fuel-based energy 3. We will contribute to a greener grid b. We will reduce…