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| Climate change is the most significant environmental issue facing the UK this century. Only by tackling it will local communities be able to develop a sustainable future for present and future generations.
Climate change is here already and is most noticeable in the extremes of weather experienced not only in Warwickshire but globally. However it is not too late to control and minimise its impact and doing nothing is not an option. The scientific consensus is that there is evidence of further warming caused by emissions of greenhouse gases over the past forty years. Even if we act now climate change will continue to happen. We therefore need to adapt our behaviour now to mitigate negative impacts in the future and everyone can play a part in achieving this.
Residents, businesses, organisations and visitors to Warwickshire produce an estimated 4.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year in the County, which is equivalent to 10 tonnes per person. Around 80% of these emissions come from powering our homes, businesses and vehicles. The chart in Figure 1, showing Warwickshire’s greenhouse gas emissions, highlights the significance of energy and transport as major sources of the gases contributing to climate change. Meeting our target of reducing each person’s production of carbon dioxide per year will mean significant changes in the way we live in the future. |
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