Average global temperatures have increased by about 1.5°C since 1800. This may not sound like much, but its impact is hugely significant and it is mostly caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and changing agriculture practices. Emissions from burning fossil fuels are the major cause, accounting for 89% of global carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions in 2018. To mitigate the effects of climate change, we need to rapidly reduce carbon emissions and all cities in the UK have been tasked with becoming carbon neutral. Nottingham is taking the lead and sets to achieve this by 2028.
Transport contributes about 33% of Nottingham’s total CO2 emissions, but it now has one of the greenest public transport networks outside of London. Nottingham has a huge fleet of biogas buses, and almost half of Nottingham’s council vehicles are now electric, including its bin lorries. In addition, Nottingham has introduced a working-place parking charge for businesses that have more than 10 parking spaces. Although unpopular with some employees, it has reduced numbers of individual car journeys and the money raised has been used to fund the redevelopment of Nottingham Station and pay for two new tram lines.
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