Representation by Extinction Rebellion Newark and Sherwood (Extinction Rebellion Newark and Sherwood)
- Date submitted
- 3 July 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am concerned following the recent Supreme Court ruling that scope 3 emissions do not appear to have been taken into consideration for this infrastructure project. ie the projected increase in CO2 emissions attributed to increased traffic flow as a result of the new road. I am also concerned about the health impacts of the “dust corridor” during construction. The most recent report from NSDC on air quality highlighted a mortality rate of 5.3% attributable to air pollution. I am concerned that the health impacts have not been modelled in relation to the “dust corridor” and that subsequently Newark residents are largely unaware of the issue. Relatedly, I am concerned about any likely impact from increased traffic and traffic speed around Newark of the smallest particulates (pm2.5 and below). An additional concern I have relates to increased flood risk following the experience of Newark residents with exposure to flooding (autumn 23 through spring 24). Finally, I am concerned about biodiversity loss given the urgent need to protect nature in light of the most recent State of Nature report.