CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today. Rising global temperatures will bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
It is now agreed that human activity is largely responsible for the exaggerated climate change we are witnessing, specifically through the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide largely produced as a result of energy use.
Horsham District Council is committed to addressing the causes and impacts of climate change. On 18th April 2007 Horsham District Council signed the Nottingham Declaration. The Nottingham Declaration is a voluntary pledge to address the issues of climate change. By signing the declaration Horsham District Council has agreed to develop a plan over the next two years to address the causes and impacts of climate change in the Horsham District.
The Council will be drawing together actions that it is taking internally to help to address climate change, such as reducing energy consumption in its offices and purchasing goods that use less energy. It will also work with local businesses on the actions that they can take to reduce energy use.
By making this commitment Horsham District Council will not only make a contribution to tackling climate change but help to improve the local environment and tackle fuel poverty.