Including 6 closely related terms such as panel, solar power, and solar.
… a layer of plants which act as a shade for the bus stop’s roof and will absorb the heat for evapotranspiration, thus reducing the ambient temperature and the amount of heat radiated to commuters.They provide a habitat for many small pollinating creatures, and improving biodiversity. They also provide visual amenity and can include solar powered lighting. Greenhouse gases that absorb heat…
… a notable shift in public concern over the environment, accelerated by the COP26 hosted by Glasgow in October 2021. 4 Climate Change Strategy / 2022 - 2024 The establishment of impartial committees such as the United Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the UK’s Committee on Climate Change (CCC) play a key role in publishing data on Climate Change…
… the insulating effect of certain gases in the atmosphere, which allow solar radiation to warm the earth and then prevent some of the heat from escaping. HVO Hydrogenated vegetable oil, a biofuel derived from used cooking oils, residual fats from food processing and non-food grade crops. Used as an alternative to conventional diesel. Invasive species A non-native organism whose introduction within…
… a particular ecosystem causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal, or plant health. IPCC The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is a scientific body established by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization. It reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical, and socio-economic work relevant…
… from within the earth), wind, and solar. chorley.gov.uk/climatechange Resources Chorley Council Carbon Footprint Report 2021 Add link when published Chorley Council Clean Air Strategy https://democracy.chorley.gov.uk/documents/s122081/Appendix%201%20for%20Clean%20Air%20Strategy.pdf The 25-year environment plan https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads…