The implications of climate change

The UK minerals industry has undertaken extensive work on the reduction of energy consumption, both within individual companies and through the Quarry Products Association (QPA). Significant progress has been made with resources efficiency, providing some economic benefits. The climate change issue has been considered on an overall or group basis; however recent planning directives suggest a more site specific approach to carbon management and climate change may be required in future mineral developments. Planning authorities will have to consider climate change issues at site specific level. Assessments could include carbon footprinting and below average emissions. It is also important to emphasise aggregates' future contribution within the construction of a low-carbon economy. The author summarises broad indications of the potential emissions and their possible impact. With regard to energy management, the use of renewable energy should be considered for the environmental and commercial opportunities. Adaptation is also important issue, including the ethical management of potential disruption of the habitats of animals and plants. Carbon offsetting can also be addressed, although it would not be seen as a long-term solution. There can be positive aspects of climate change for the minerals industry if a proactive approach is taken by minerals operators.

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• Authors:
  • LENTON, S
• Publication Date: 2008-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 13-18
• Serial:
  • QUARRY MANAGEMENT
  • Publisher: QMJ PUBLISHING LTD
  • ISSN: 0305-9421

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Air quality management; Carbon; Energy conservation; Greenhouse effect; Minerals; Planning; Pollutants; Weather
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 4577: Aggregate; 7158: Carbon; 2442: Emission; 2433: Emission control; 212: Energy conservation; 2451: Greenhouse effect; 4051: Mineral; 143: Planning; 8119: United Kingdom; 2545: Weather
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Geotechnology; Planning and Forecasting; I15: Environment; I36: Aggregates;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01111821
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Sep 30 2008 9:59AM