Including the closely related terms fuel poverty, and poverty.
… decline. Social: Improved air quality Lower living costs More active, outdoor lifestyles Healthier diets Fuel poverty alleviated Less demand on health services Improved mental health Fewer work and school days missed Less premature deaths Warmer, healthier homes Quieter, safer streets Improved community cohesion Better work/life balance Less waste. Economic: Clean…
… Local response MDC is already taking a range of other actions to help council services, residents and businesses to adapt to the impacts of climate change, including: Addressing food poverty and fuel poverty in our most deprived areas by supporting food banks, food share initiatives and fuel banks. Promoting sustainable food growth through the increase of allotments, community gardens…
… for those areas, whilst reducing inequalities such as fuel poverty through the use of local initiatives. This is also an opportunity to encourage local communities and groups to come together and share ideas, best practice and to collaborate on schemes and projects to maximise utility and gain economies of scale. An effective communications plan can empower people, helping them become invested…