Taking action
We can all reduce our impact on climate change by making a few
simple changes to our lifestyle. These changes need not be
unpleasant personal sacrifices, it could in fact improve the
quality of all of our lives; improving the comfort of our homes,
saving us money on our energy bills and increasing the quality of
our local environment.
Over 40% of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions come from the
energy we use every day; at home and when we travel. The average UK
home is responsible for around 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
every year.
You could save 1.5 tonnes by adopting simple energy
efficiency measures such as insulating and turning electrical
appliances off when not in use.
There are also many simple and easy ways you can prepare for the
impacts we may experience into the future as a result of climate
change, such as signing up your home for flood warnings from the
Environment Agency.
To find out just how climate savvy you lifestyle is, use the
interactive
carbon calculator or use the links below to find out more about
what you can do.