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… these greenhouse gases together to measure our carbon footprint – which tells us how much we contribute to the planet overheating. 10 Impacts of climate change If we don’t stop polluting, many things we depend upon are at risk: - As our atmosphere gets hotter, our usual weather patterns see big differences including; more frequent, intense and unavoidable extreme weather events…

… agricultural sector and properties along the coastline in Wyre. Whilst significant investment will be required to move away from a fossil fuel-based system to low-carbon technologies, inaction on climate change will have much greater costs. Severe weather events and rising sea levels will cause costly damage to critical infrastructure, as well as affect supply chains for goods and food production…

… - Increased risk of heat stress for outdoor staff. - Requirement to review working practices to avoid extreme weather conditions. Grounds maintenance - Increased growing season impacting grass mowing patterns. - Intense and prolonged rainfall limiting access to sites for routine mowing and maintenance. - Shifting wildlife species ranges and introduction of new species may impact site…

… important coral reefs. - Together, these impacts are causing vast social and economic damage as we struggle to cope with the effects of extreme weather on our homes and vital infrastructure (buildings, roads and power supplies), rising food costs and shortages from crop failures at home and abroad, water shortages during droughts, high heating bills, poor air quality and more climate-refugees…

… are also likely to cause potential knock-on effects upon our council services, including: Emergency planning - Greater need for emergency planning due to extreme events. - Will need to identify sites for community shelter from extreme events, as well as warm and cool spaces for those in need. Spatial Planning - More policies will be needed to ensure homes and developments include a range…