… signifcantly when the temperature increase was more than 1.5°C. The report explained how limiting global warming to 1.5°C required emissions of carbon dioxide to be reduced by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050. This led to the United Nations Paris Agreement where countries agreed to work towards holding the increase in global temperatures to well below 2°C and to aim…
… to the Prime Minister. These are: • Investment in low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure • Supporting reskilling, retraining and research for a net-zero well-adapted economy • Upgrades to our homes to ensure they are ft for the future • Making it easy for people to walk, cycle and work remotely • Tree planting, peatland restoration, green spaces and other green infrastructure As well…
… will work with partners, including Maidstone Borough Council, towards a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) data shows, that in the borough, carbon emissions from the homes, industry and commercial sectors have dropped since 2005, particularly since 2013, but emissions from transport have risen since 2014. Total Carbon…