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Blackpool Borough Council

… Manager; Strategy and Climate Manager Reduced pollution and emissions from combustion engines 26. BTS electrification/support round two of ZEBRA work/ Implement Bus Service Improvement Plan to encourage use of public transport Both Managing Director, Blackpool Transport TBC – Karen checking with James C Transport Policy Manager Public transport supporting net zero transition 27. Explore…

…-33 Blackpool’s Climate Emergency Action Plan 3 Introduction from the Leader of the Council There is no challenge more urgent than that of the Climate Emergency. We have known for years of the catastrophic impact of pollution and gases on our environment, and whilst successive governments have made progress on reducing emissions, progress must now become change. If we have learned…

… to different patterns and intensity of rainfall, causing floods and heat stress on cattle and farming. By studying natural and human-caused climate change separately, it is clear that human activity is mostly responsible. Being a compact urban area, Blackpool’s share of carbon emissions is smaller than other areas. As shown in the charts below, action taken by European and UK governments since the 1990…

…, but with public administration and food and beverage production also generating significant amounts, reflecting the makeup of Blackpool’s economy. Transport carbon emissions have remained virtually unchanged over the last 15 years, with 74% of current emissions coming from Petrol and Diesel cars, and most of the rest from Light and Heavy Goods Vehicles. All of these issues need to be addressed…

… at a national level, and locally where possible, to make the biggest impact on our emissions. Agriculture & Public Sector 1% Domestic 48% Industry & Commercial 33% Transport 19% Blackpool’s Climate Emergency Action Plan6 What the Government is Doing The Government wants to get the UK to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, which means making a reduction of 78% by 2035 (compared…