… ............................................................................................. 7 Local standards for energy efficiency of new buildings .............................................................. 7 Role of Local Plans in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption ............................................. 7 National climate change policy update (post March 2019) ........................................................ 8 UK 2050 ‘net zero’ carbon target…
… the transition to a low carbon future, taking full account of flood risk and coastal change, water supply, biodiversity and landscapes, and the risk of overheating from rising temperatures. Therefore, in order “to make a significant contribution to tackling climate change and supporting the transition to a low carbon future”, the focus should be on aiming for net zero GHG emissions for new builds…
…, as any homes built now that do not reach this standard add to the size of the challenge to be net zero by 2050 at the latest. 2.12. The 25 Year Environment Plan (2018) and the emerging Environment Bill set out a framework to maintain and improve the environment for the next generation, with a focus on: Clean air; Clean and plentiful water; Thriving plants and wildlife…
… energy and heat by identifying sites for energy infrastructure and potential customers. National climate change policy update (post March 2019) 2.20. There have been several major changes to the Government’s national policy on climate change adaptation since the submission of the Basildon Local Plan in March 2019. These are summarised below: UK 2050 ‘net zero’ carbon target 2.21…
…. In June 2019, the Government passed a ‘net zero’ carbon emissions law which requires the UK to bring all greenhouse gases to net zero by the year 2050, compared to previous targets of at least 80% reduction from 1990 emission levels. The 2050 target was recommended by the UK’s independent climate advisory body, the Committee on Climate Change. Net zero means any emissions are balanced…