…, alongside increasing carbon sequestration (i.e. the long term storage of carbon in ‘sinks’ such as plants and soils), is considered critical to addressing the issue. In the UK, and Wales in particular, there is already much activity aimed at reducing fossil fuel usage and there is increasing awareness and activity in the use of natural resources to draw down, and store carbon in plants, soils and wetlands…
… Farms (on and off-shore), Energy from Waste (EfW), Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Biomass, Hydro-Power and Solar technologies. 1.2.4 The role of our natural resources is equally important in addressing climate change. Carbon sequestration is the long term storage of carbon in ‘sinks’ such as plants, soils and the oceans, effectively removing this carbon from the atmosphere. Tree planting…
… possible. In addition, the area also presents opportunities for increased carbon sequestration through restoration of degraded peatland. 3.1.6 Whilst Neath Port Talbot has a higher than average percentage of tree coverage, there is a disparity between the rural and urban areas, with the urban coverage estimated at an average of 16.6%(2), with some areas as low as 8.2%. Given that space and opportunity…
… opportunities for carbon sequestration and minimise carbon release through the appropriate management of our natural resources. To work with all our partners and local businesses on joint actions, to share good practice, maximise assets and encourage the adoption of a similar approach. To raise awareness so that our employees and the public can understand the options for and benefits of the choices that can…