Climate change - the Climate Emergency
Climate change is accelerating and everyone in Powys needs to act now to avoid its worst effects.
In 2020 Powys joined others in declaring a climate emergency, responding to the compelling evidence gathered by independent scientists around the world. Powys committed to the Welsh Government policy of reducing its use of fossil fuels and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, to no more than the amount we remove from the atmosphere (Net Zero).
Powys County Council Annual Report
As an authority we recognise that Climate Change is one of the defining global challenges of our generation and there is an urgent need for the world to decarbonise to limit global temperature rise and avert the worst impacts of climate change and ecological decline. This first Annual Report is reflective of the last two years activity in the Authority.
Our Commitment: We aim to be a net-zero Council by 2030 and support Powys to become a net-zero County by 2050.
Climate Change Info
What is Climate Change?
Climate change is a long-term change in average weather patterns, usually 30 years or longer. There is a vast record of scientific information on climate that have expanded our understanding of the pace and scale of climate change.
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Why should I care?
Rising global temperature will affect every part of our lives. Understanding what these are can help you to make good decisions that support you and your family adapt to this changing world.
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How will climate change affect my business?
You may already have noticed it more difficult to run your business due to extreme and unexpected weather events. Changing climate can bring business opportunities, but to thrive commercially you will also need to manage climate risk.
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Climate change and Farming
Farming practices need to adjust to the new conditions caused by changing climate. Good land management can both improve farm profitability and reduce carbon emissions.
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What can we do?
The scale of the climate emergency can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of things you can do that can help keep your family and community safe in the years to come.
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Climate Action Resources for Powys
Here you will find a series of links to climate action resources tailored to you, your business, your agricultural business, and your community group.
Read more information (Go to Climate Action Resources for Powys )
What is Climate Change?
Climate change is a long-term change in average weather patterns, usually 30 years or longer. There is a vast record of scientific information on climate that have expanded our understanding of the pace and scale of climate change.
Read more information (Go to What is Climate Change?)
Why should I care?
Rising global temperature will affect every part of our lives. Understanding what these are can help you to make good decisions that support you and your family adapt to this changing world.
Read more information (Go to Why should I care?)
How will climate change affect my business?
You may already have noticed it more difficult to run your business due to extreme and unexpected weather events. Changing climate can bring business opportunities, but to thrive commercially you will also need to manage climate risk.
Read more information (Go to How will climate change affect my business? )
Climate change and Farming
Farming practices need to adjust to the new conditions caused by changing climate. Good land management can both improve farm profitability and reduce carbon emissions.
Read more information (Go to Climate change and Farming )
What can we do?
The scale of the climate emergency can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of things you can do that can help keep your family and community safe in the years to come.
Read more information (Go to What can we do? )
Climate Action Resources for Powys
Here you will find a series of links to climate action resources tailored to you, your business, your agricultural business, and your community group.
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