Our innovation potential ought to be exploited

THERE are now only five years left for the Bristol area to meet its carbon zero commitment by the organisations governed by the local authorities and nationally funded activities such as the WECA, NHS etc.

- Brian Blestowe

From what I have seen from the various Green plans produced, virtually all of these identify the various carbon sources in the area, but there is very little progress on the compilation of meaningful detailed carbon footprints, without which it will not be possible to produce proof that the net zero ambition has been achieved.

A very large element of the footprint is derived by the use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and I believe that as far as local urban transportation is concerned, there is an engineering solution, provided enough money and effort is put into the task.