Including the closely related terms transport, public transport, and sustainable transport.
… counties within the UK, Cambridgeshire experiences increased demand for things like housing, food, water resources and efficient public transport, all of which compete for land use and put pressure on our natural environment. Some land use changes bring negative effects to our environment, for example, damage to landscape from minerals extraction for building materials, loss of natural habitat…
…, increased air pollution from power generation, unsustainable travel and the impact of agricultural pesticides on water quality and biodiversity. Saying ‘no’ to growth is not an option. There is a pressing need for new homes and infrastructure, but we recognise the need for sustainable growth such as minimising the need to travel, providing sustainable transport options and reducing the carbon…
… and most HGVs to be electric, as well as shifting more transport away from cars to walking, cycling and public transport; • A significant reduction of food waste, reduction of demand for red meat and dairy by 20%, and increased fertiliser efficiency, breeding measures, and livestock food additives; • Deployment of carbon capture and storage on waste sites, increasing capture of landfill…
… for businesses, houses, health, retail and leisure outlets, transport and other supporting infrastructure, all of which can lead to adverse impacts on the environment. With growth comes a responsibility to balance competing demands and mitigate the negative impacts of that growth as far as is reasonably possible. We know, and fully support, that residents are calling for action. We acknowledge…
… in the UK is transport, closely followed by energy supply. To help set the wider context, this Environment Plan reports the carbon footprint of the geographical area of Cambridgeshire-Peterborough as a whole, then East Cambridgeshire as a whole, and finally that of East Cambridgeshire District Council as an organisation. Whilst not an exact science, you can also have a go at calculating your own…