Including 4 closely related terms such as energy use, energy use, and energy demand.
…. Energy Reducing the use of fossil fuels and using more renewable energy sources. 2. Travel Reducing the amount of polluting types of transport on our roads and using more public transport and active modes of travel such as walking and cycling. 3. Buildings Reducing the energy demand of buildings and infrastructure by making them more energy efficient. 4. Consumption and production Using…
… to crops, transmission of diseases Waste Pollutes soil and water, attracts pests, easy to ignite, slow to decompose Hygiene and contamination issues lead to sickness, wildfires, harmful chemicals and gases released into the atmosphere Scarce resources (energy, food, water) Cost of living increases e.g. utility bills and insurance premiums Slow economic growth and poverty…
… action In 2019, The NHS bodies that make up the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) declared a climate emergency committing to action to reduce carbon emissions and avert predicted illness and disease. The focus for preventing and addressing the impact of climate change includes: • Cutting carbon emissions from energy use by improving efficiency and using low- carbon…
… is based on us taking maximum action, which includes undertaking tree-planting to increase current coverage by 30% by 2030 and a further increase of 20% from 2030-2050; 100% of new- build properties being built to Passivhaus standard from 2021; a 27% reduction in energy demand for our homes; a 22% reduction in road freight; and the average modal share of cars, vans and motorbikes decreasing…
… be like? A carbon neutral borough will look and feel very different. Our surroundings and the way we live and work will significantly change. The key features of a carbon neutral Rochdale are: • Homes, workplaces and public buildings can withstand climate impacts. • Homes, workplaces and public buildings have high energy efficiency. • Everyone benefits from clean and smart energy…