… communities. Opinion is divided on the pace required to meet this emergency; Extinction Rebellion state that we should aim for net zero emissions by 2025, the UK Committee on Climate Change references 2050 for carbon neutrality for the UK. The Climate Change Act 2008 set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. In June 2019, this target was updated to a 100…
…. It requires the joint effort of all our communities and businesses to take steps to make Test Valley a greener borough for us all and to help sustain and improve the quality of life for our residents, now and into the future. Cllr Zilliah Brooks, Chair of OSCOM Cllr Alison Johnston, Environmental Portfolio Holder 3 The Committee on Climate Change2 (May 2019) highlighted that ‘a net-zero…
… in their Vision for Hampshire 2050. 2 Independent statutory body whose purpose it is to advise the UK Government on emissions targets and progress made in reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. 3 Net Zero: The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming, Committee on Climate Change, May 2019, executive summary. Test Valley Context Test Valley has not been immune to the impacts…