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… habitats, and in some cases are lost altogether. Even small changes in average temperatures can have a significant effect upon ecosystems. In 2015 the UK government joined 195 others from around the world and signed the Paris Agreement. The Agreement legally ratified a commitment to prevent average global temperature increasing by no more than 1.5 °C. In addition to the global agreement…
…, the UK Government amended the Climate Change Act 2008 with a binding target of ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050. Introduction C L I M A T E C H A N G E S T R A T E G Y 5 The emerging Environment Bill 2020 sets out some of the policy changes that the government is seeking to make to support the UK’s climate change objectives. This has been extensively consulted on but has been…
… introduced to government during a period of significant change and uncertainty through the Covid-19 pandemic. There has been a delay in the progress of this Bill through parliament, and it is currently programmed for progression in Parliament in late 2021. The pandemic has also had a significant impact on society and it is not yet clear what the long term implications of this will be on travel…
… wide sources of Carbon Dioxide emissions (KT CO2) The Government produces area based CO2 emissions measured in Kilo Tonnes (Kt). This pie chart and graph show that in the Braintree District, in order to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030, there would need to be a reduction of 576Kt of CO2. Please see breakdown below. Progress on reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate…
… powers to require higher energy efficient standards and design standards in new builds and extensions, where we are allowed to do so through national policy. It will be important to engage and influence Government on the introduction of powers and regulations to drive high energy efficiency, water efficiency and climate resilience standards for existing buildings, supporting improvements…