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DA21 - Sustainable Dorset newsletter
Topics
Agriculture, Forestry & HorticultureAbout 3/4 of Dorset's land is used for agriculture and 11% is woodland. Climate change affects land use, by changing the crop cycles and by providing a new investment in sustainable energy.
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Biodiversity & WildlifeMaintaining biodiversity is important since all species are interlinked. Large areas of Dorset are designated for environmental protection, however there are concerns about species migration.
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Business & EconomicsA Green Economy was described by UNEP as 'one that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities'
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Climate ChangeThe two main pollutants affecting air quality are industry and vehicles. With no big cities or large scale industry, the air quality in Dorset is generally very good.
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Community EnergyWe all rely on energy to produce electricity and to power our cars. With fossil fuels running out, we need to find more sustainable sources to provide for our energy needs.
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Consumer IssuesWhat can you, as a consumer, do to become more sustainable? Recycling, more efficient boilers and buying local food are just some of the ways you, yourself can become more sustainable.
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Education and SkillsEducating the public about sustainability and helping people to develop environmental and sustainable skills is an important step in the movement towards a more environmentally friendly future.
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FoodSustainable farming practices are supported by the local economy. Buying local food encourages sustainable farming and reduces the ‘food miles’.
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Marine & Coastal IssuesDorset's coast is important to its economy for fishing, shipping and tourism but this is under threat from rising sea levels and increased storms.
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Sustainable BuildingWhy build sustainably? Construction and use of buildings accounts for 50% of the total energy use of Europe. This is an important area to make more efficient and reduce the energy usage.
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Transition in DorsetA Transition Initiative is a community (lots of examples here) working together to look Peak Oil and Climate Change squarely in the eye
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TransportClimate change will affect transport conditions, causing more slippery winter roads and highlighting transport links vulnerability to high winds, flooding and storms.
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WasteEvery year, in Dorset, we throw away over 200,000 tonnes of household waste. Dorset's recycling rate is the best in the country, now we need to reduce the waste we produce.
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WaterPopulation growth, climate change and tourism during the summer months, will put extra pressure on our water supplies. The decline in water may cause damage to habitats and ecosystems.
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