Be part of a positive change
We’re facing a climate emergency right here in the UK… but we still have time to turn things around.
People all over the UK are stepping up to take action and tackle climate change. We all need to make some changes to get to net zero and protect the home we love – our world.
Take our quiz to see what steps you could take at home to protect your world for future generations.
Globally we need to reach a place where the amount of carbon added to the atmosphere – from heating our homes and driving our cars – is no more than the amount taken away.
The balance is known as net zero. In the UK, we’ve changed the law to make sure we get to this balanced state by 2050.
Climate change is already having a devastating impact on the planet. Extreme weather like heat waves, droughts and flooding will happen more often if the world continues to heat up. Sea levels will rise as ice melts, and many of the world’s animals and plants could become extinct. And nobody wants that.
Every action we take has an impact on the world we live in. Did you know that every time you turn down the heating, wash at 30 degrees, or walk to the shops instead of driving, this avoids harmful emissions being released in the form of carbon dioxide?
This is because much of the energy used to power our heating systems, home appliances and cars comes from burning coal, oil and gas. Burning these dirty fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which then traps heat from the sun and warms the Earth. When we release too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, this causes climate change.
If everyone plays their part, we can limit this global warming by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Even small changes can make a big difference when they’re all added together. Trust us, we do the maths and we know just how big this impact is.
Last updated: 20 October 2021