Including 8 closely related terms such as flood, flooding, and increased flooding.
… approved a £82.6m scheme to deliver 1: 75-year flood protection for Hawick. Romano Bridge flood protection scheme to be constructed in 2021. Flood scheme preparation assessment is underway for Peebles, Newcastleton, Ettrick Valley, Lindean and Whitlaw/Crowbyres. An assessment of climate change is also included, allowing for a +33% increase on existing river flows. Energy consumption In 2019/20…
… to landfill down from 58.4% in 2018. Woodland carbon Penmanshiel Compensatory Replanting Grant Scheme – over 112ha of productive, amenity and native woodland planted delivering multiple benefits including sites on SBC Estate. Native and Riparian Woodland planting is ongoing in the Upper Teviot catchment with 77ha planted so far covering 7 schemes, supported by natural flood management measures…
… frequently. Meaning higher average temperatures, increased flooding, and more extreme, unpredictable weather patterns. The Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme (SCCAP) addresses the impacts identified for Scotland in the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). It sets out the Scottish Government’s objectives in relation to adaptation to climate change. The first Scottish Climate Change…
… and Dennis caused significant damage to the Borders during February 2020. Further flooding, wildfires and disease will impact our landscapes, infrastructures, supply chains, markets and disrupt our way of life and drive-up costs for every one of us. GHG emissions are not falling fast enough. In 2020, when COVID-19 brought the world to a virtual halt, carbon emissions fell by more than in any year…
… to respond to challenges around economic growth in the region, and better retain our young people. We can develop a virtuous circle around our natural capital that supports innovative developments in farming and land management practice… with substantial dividends for emissions reduction. Table 1: What SBC has already done in the race – some examples: Flooding In February 2020 SBC…