Including 7 closely related terms such as tree planting, trees, and planting trees.
…: - Emissions that are still added into the atmosphere from activities that cannot be fully decarbonised yet, such as air travel. - Removal of emissions from the atmosphere from activities such as tree planting, peatland enhancement or carbon capture technologies. However, it is crucial that we reduce emissions to as low as possible before relying on as yet uncertain technologies for capturing…
… heatwaves forcing our trees and plants into false autumn, shedding their leaves as a sign of tremendous stress to try and conserve water, whilst younger trees without established roots die off. Increased frequency of severe flooding, droughts and wildfires causing prolonged loss of habitat, which our wildlife is unable to cope with. 19 The importance of Wyre’s landscapes Wyre…
… management. - Drought conditions reducing survival rates of newly planted tree saplings. - Annual bedding schemes will require review to account for extreme weather ranges. - Increased water management needs on open spaces. - Increased risk of heat stress for outdoor staff. Environmental health - Increase in flooding and associated public health impacts. - Increased cases of food…
… - Boosted local economy Retrofitting homes - by improving energy efficiency and upgrading to renewables, making them warmer and less dependent on dirty, expensive energy. - Reduced energy bills - Increased energy security and independence - Warmer, healthier homes - Alleviation of fuel poverty - Less demand on healthcare services Enhancing biodiversity - through planting trees…
… communities including St Michael’s on Wyre and Churchtown are already frequently affected by flooding, which is likely to worsen with climate change. Other low- lying areas and those with paved impermeable surfaces and fewer trees or vegetation to intercept rainfall, will also be affected by surface water flooding, where current infrastructure cannot cope with increasing rainfall. Sea level rise…