…, but it is only the starting point. Achieving net zero is amongst the most difficult challenges we will ever face, and whilst the interests of people and nature are starting to align with those of business, there are strong forces that will continue to push back towards fossil-fuel dependent systems based on ever-growing consumption and infinite resources. Strong leadership is crucial if we are to rise…
… needed to get to net zero. With the natural resources of the sun, wind and tide at our disposal suggesting the potential for us to become an important centre for renewable energy generation, we should be pushing for more. The Council intends to lead by example, and I believe we will not be the only organisation offering leadership. This plan gives Blackpool a focus and the impetus to start our…
… at a national level, and locally where possible, to make the biggest impact on our emissions. Agriculture & Public Sector 1% Domestic 48% Industry & Commercial 33% Transport 19% Blackpool’s Climate Emergency Action Plan6 What the Government is Doing The Government wants to get the UK to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, which means making a reduction of 78% by 2035 (compared…
… The government wants its policies to work everywhere, from places like Blackpool with a big tourism market, to other areas with heavy industry. This plan sets out how we will help them work here. However, we believe the government needs to get to net zero more quickly. Our figures show that around £15 billion would be needed across Lancashire to reduce emissions by 68% by 2030, leaving us short of our…
… shared target with Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen Councils to be net zero by 2030. We will use every avenue to call on the government to release resources to facilitate this. Blackpool’s Climate Emergency Action Plan 7 Our Approach Our goal is to make Blackpool Council net zero by 2030, and to work towards achieving the same across the whole town. Our action plan is based on some…