London scoping - ukcip

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• Climate change could be overcome by social acceptance of improved/safer nuclear
generation possibly on a localised and modularised basis.
• Integrating solar energy with mechanical ventilation and cooling to reduce peak
energy demand and increase renewable energy.
• Increased opportunity for use of renewable energy sources e.g. solar power
wind/wave energy.
• Hydrogen Fuel Cells - (hydrogen generated from natural gas in short term,
renewable in longer). Delivering zero carbon. Efficient power, clean water
securities of supply.
• Greatly improve air and environmental quality by using zero carbon fuels in
transport and buildings e.g. Hydro power, photo-voltic.
• Change fuel usage from fossil to renewable in a major way in London e.g. wind
and rooftop photo voltaics.
• More water resources to capture winter rain (reservoirs) - manage as wetlands and
leisure facilities as well as storage.
• Could the research please take note of the importance of developing strategic
environmental appraisal (SEA) techniques so that all plans covering London
(especially the SDP) are properly evaluated in terms of their likely impact on
climate change and response to it!
• Reduce fuel poverty in winter.
• To be more aware (data) of the quality of life in and out of work.
• Activities that reduce CO2 emissions benefit health and environment raise air
quality, decrease traffic and accidents, raise cycling and physical activities.
• More use of parks and all year round. More sport better for health.
• Promoting outdoor lifestyles - link to increase in physical activity - need to link to
open/green space issues - biodiversity and impact of rise in pollution on health.
• Imminent change has got people together to address issues therefore better
understanding of contributing.
• Restoration of multi-functioning river flood plains, providing flood water storage
and environmental benefits.
• Create a Thames Park to allow flood protection in the Thames Gateway.
• Extend the Thames Path beyond the barrier to allow river terraces to be built.