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South Lanarkshire Council

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…, helping to minimise flood risks, regulating the local climate (both air quality and temperature), and maintaining the supply of clean water and other resources. Protecting and enhancing the natural environment is a key factor in sustaining economic and social development, not just today but for future generations. A strong economy requires a strong society, and both depend on a healthy natural…

… increased cloud cover and rainfall and less snow coverage during the winter. We have also experienced more frequent extreme weather from heavy storms, flash floods and heatwaves.1 It is anticipated that the extreme weather events will increase as a result of climate change. While climate change is no longer a new concept, it can sometimes seem less important to people on a personal level…

… water flooding, and subsequent impacts on people, property and the environment. Flooding at M74 near Abington, South Lanarkshire after Storm Frank Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2017-2022 • Warmer, drier summers are expected to lead to an increase in the number of days with high pollen counts, also causing problems for those who have respiratory diseases, or suffer…

… storage capacity and reduce incidents of flooding. Chapter 4 – Sustainable Environment Enjoying the outdoors, Cunningar Loop, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2017-2022 What are the issues that influenced our approach to this theme? Policy Key priorities Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local…

… of sustainability and carbon reduction • Biodiversity and ecosystem services can also be used to mitigate and adapt to climate change. For example the restoration of peatland can improve the carbon storage capacity and reduce incidents of flooding. What has been done so far? Highlights over the last five years Greenspace and Biodiversity Woodland Restoration at Chatelherault Country Park Restoration…

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