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… disastrous consequences. We must take immediate action to address the significance of our climatic changes. The action required is significant but not insurmountable, but we must act now. The only solution is rapid, ambitious, transformative action by all - Governments, regions, businesses and society must work together towards a common climate goal…
… 2050 net zero target is one of the most ambitious in the world and was recommended by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the UK’s independent climate advisory body. The Climate Change Act requires the Government to set legally-binding ‘carbon budgets’ to act as stepping stones towards the 2050 target. Local context Meeting challenging reduction…
… targets of net zero by 2050 cannot be achieved by the Government on its own. As a Local Authority we must commit to playing a leadership role, guiding at a local level pursuing and implementing actions that bring about change, supporting reductions in emissions. The Regional Low Carbon Strategy (RLCS) commissioned by NECA Economic Directors (Green Economy Working…
… intelligence Large scale & community low carbon energy The RLCS also aligns closely to that of the North East Local Economic Partnership (NELEP) Energy for Growth Strategy. Government figures show that in South Tyneside during 2005 to 2017, carbon emissions have fallen by 37%, across three sectors, domestic, transport and commercial/industrial. Per capita…
…. To be successful we will need to drive investment and innovation, identifying solutions to address the challenges we face. In 2019, the Government amended the UK’s emission reduction target, to “net zero” greenhouse gases by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment towards the fight against climate change. South Tyneside Council has made a pledge to take all necessary steps…