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Louth Canal Wind Energy Development 3.2.10 The overall length of the construction period is somewhat weather dependant and could be affected by ground conditions found at the site. Site restoration will be programmed and carried out to allow restoration of disturbed areas as early as possible and in a progressive manner. March 2012 6 Planning Supporting Statement Copyright Partnerships for Renewables Development Co. Ltd 2012 ©
Louth Canal Wind Energy Development 4 UK Commitment to Tackling Climate Change 4.1 Overview 4.1.1 The UK Government is strongly encouraging the generation of energy from renewable sources and the reduction of the emission of gases that contribute to climate change. This support forms a key element of the UK Climate Change programme and is outlined in the Energy White Paper, the Energy Review and Planning Policy Statement 22: Renewable Energy. The formation of the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in October 2008 reflects the importance of tackling climate change and the need to secure clean, safe, and affordable energy. 4.2 The Stern Review 4.2.1 The Stern Review on the economics of climate change (2006) highlighted the challenges faced by climate change and the policy direction required to initiate a transition to a low-carbon economy and thus reduce the extent of future climate change. The review highlighted the very need to reduce future carbon emissions to reduce the level of global warming and also control the extent to which future climate change affects human activity and the country‟s infrastructure. For the UK, the Stern review highlights the following potential implications of climate change: Infrastructure damage from flooding and storms is expected to increase substantially, especially in coastal regions, although effective flood management policies are likely to keep damage in check. Water availability will be increasingly constrained, as runoff in summer declines, particularly in the South East where population density is increasing. Serious droughts will occur more regularly. Milder winters will reduce cold-related mortality rates and energy demand for heating, while heat-waves will increase heat-related mortality. Cities will become more uncomfortable in summer. Agricultural productivity may initially increase because of longer growing seasons and the carbon fertilisation effect but this depends on adequate water and requires changing crops and sowing times. 4.2.2 The Stern review highlights the particular challenges which will be faced by infrastructure providers in continuing to maintain and provide the infrastructure required in the light of increased global warming: “The consequences of climate change in the developed world are likely to be felt earliest and most strongly through changes in extreme events - storms, floods, droughts, and heat waves. This could lead to significant infrastructure damage and faster capital depreciation, as capitalintensive infrastructure has to be replaced, or strengthened, before the end of its expected life.” 3 3 The Stern Review, Chapter 5, Page 10, available at: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/stern_review_report.htm March 2012 7 Planning Supporting Statement Copyright Partnerships for Renewables Development Co. Ltd 2012 ©
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