Including the closely related term poverty.
…. Each thematic section also indicates co-benefits of addressing climate change in the focus area. Benefits of climate change mitigation and ecological conservation for the UK include improvements in public health, reduced NHS costs, greater energy security, growth in the low-carbon jobs market and a reduction in poverty and inequality. Find out more about the importance of co-benefits…
… the planet. These goals recognise the intrinsic link between climate change and ending poverty, improving human health, social protection and education. Any action the council takes to mitigate the effects of climate change needs to be taken within the context of these other goals to result in a sustainable and equitable society. The Environmental Audit Committee's (2017) report on the UK's…
… and a reduction in poverty and inequality. For example, an increase in active travel reduces the amount of fossil fuels being burnt and therefore less greenhouse gases are released. However, as importantly, active travel reduces the amount of air pollution caused by particulates released in exhaust fumes and brake dust; improve a person’s physical health and exercise of this kind can help improve…