Climate change is a term heard a great deal in the media today as we become more aware of what is happening to our planet and what we need to do to ward of the worst case scenarios. So what is climate change? During the earth’s existence the climate has gone through many changes but the current changes have been brought on largely by the levels of greenhouse gas emissions from our modern societies. For more details on this visit our greenhouse gas emissions page.
It is now widely agreed that climate change is a reality and one which could have devastating consequences for the earth and all its life forms. In recent years the planet has experienced more extreme weather conditions with temperatures around the globe rising, and this is set to continue. For the UK climate change means hotter, drier summers, milder, wetter winters and higher sea levels resulting in greater flood risks.
Environmental groups have for some time been calling for action on climate change and it is now an area being given greater credence by the world’s governments. It is vital that our leaders instigate action, particularly in the developed world, but individuals can also play their part on a day to day basis. Throughout this website you will find a great deal of information on saving energy and reducing your carbon footprint.
In 2006 the UK government put together their UK Climate Change Programme which can be downloaded from the DEFRA website. A climate change bill is also underway. For more information on the government’s approach to climate change visit the DEFRA website.
