… emissions from Council vehicles Reduce emissions from Council buildings Look at generating green energy for Council buildings Increase tree cover and improve nature Reduce carbon emissions from our waste and recycling service Consider Climate Change in all Council decisions and policies Tackle fuel poverty and reduce emissions from homes Support sustainable travel and development…
… the vulnerability of animal and plant species. Sphagnum moss is especially susceptible to environmental changes and faces extinction in the event of severe climatic changes. By 2080, climate change may result in the loss of moorland birds, such as merlin and golden plover, from the Dark Peak. • Drier conditions may result in rivers and streams becoming increasingly seasonal and at risk of drying up…
… out of ten (64%) thought that it was extremely important (26%) or very important (38%) to tackle climate change. People were most concerned about climate change leading to the loss of animals, plants, habitats and biodiversity in the District (63% were very concerned), extreme weather (63%); and environment destruction (52%). Respondents said that more information (45%) and advice (45…
… Agreement - a legally binding international treaty on climate change- was adopted. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. Why 1.5? Climate Change and Biodiversity: Limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels avoids half the risks associated with warming of 2°C for plants, animals, and insects…