Climate change might be bad news, but there is some good news too! It’s not too late to tackle climate change…and there are things we can all do to help.
It’s a big challenge, but every one of us – every person and every organisation – can make a real difference. Our actions really do count.
See how much energy you use with an interactive carbon calculator
As individuals and families we all make choices every day about how much energy we use, and it's surprising how much we can save. Remember – saving energy, even if it’s as simple as turning down a thermostat by two degrees saves money as well as the climate.
First of all, you need to find out how much energy you or your family are using. Try DEFRA's easy-to-use online Act on CO2 calculator.
Find out what you can do to save money (and the climate!)
Visit the Energy Saving Trust to:
Find out about savings you can make at home
Take a tour round their interactive house
Find out how energy efficient your home is
Or get some cheap and simple tips
And you can speak to your local Energy Advice Centre on 0800 512 012 for free and independent advice on saving energy in your home. You could be entitled to an offer or grant to help pay for installing energy saving measures.
Make your workplace, business or organisation climate-friendly
There's masses of useful advice and assistance from the Carbon Trust
They can:
Get you started
Help you carry out your own energy efficiency surveys
And provide financial help
The Energy Savings Trust also provides free advice about running transport fleets of 50 vehicles or less.
To see how Calderdale Council is tackling emissions, download their carbon management plan.
It doesn't take much, but it all adds up! Do something for the climate today - and help protect Calderdale from the impact of climate change.
That's the Calderdale Climate Challenge!
