Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Champion torrefaction of approximately 1/2m tonne of wood waste per annum to replace coal as an industrial fuel with a forest owner/consumer cooperative.
Actively manage catchments to attenuate effects of increasingly intense rain to reduce scouring, flooding and sedimentation of harbours.
Ensure that decision-making is by local advisory committees representative of the community and acting with well-researched information.
Maintain comprehensive civil defence policy/strategies. Be well prepared with modern resources with the ambulance at the top of the cliff.
Champion torrefaction of approximately 1/2m tonne of wood waste per annum to replace coal as an industrial fuel with a forest owner/consumer cooperative.
Actively manage catchments to attenuate effects of increasingly intense rain to reduce scouring, flooding and sedimentation of harbours.
Ensure that decision-making is by local advisory committees representative of the community and acting with well-researched information.
Maintain comprehensive civil defence policy/strategies. Be well prepared with modern resources with the ambulance at the top of the cliff.
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