How To Help
Use your voice
Tell your Member of Parliament, local councillors and city mayors that you think action on climate change is important. A prosperous future for the United Kingdom depends on their decisions about the environment, green spaces, roads, cycling infrastructure, waste and recycling, air quality and energy efficient homes.
Find out who your MP is, and the best way to contact them.
Join a movement or campaign that focuses on environmental activities or gets everyone talking about climate change action, such as the Youth Strike 4 Climate.
Walk, Don't Drive
When possible, walk or cycle to your destination instead of driving, or for longer journeys, use public transport or car share. Doing this could also improve your physical and mental wellbeing, all while saving money.
Not only do cars contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but air pollution caused by exhaust fumes from traffic poses a serious threat to public health. It has been shown to affect the health of unborn babies and increase the risk of dementia.
Reduce Your Energy Use
Small changes to your behaviour at home will help you use less energy, cutting your carbon footprint and your energy bills:
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Turn off lights and appliances when you don't need them
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Replace light bulbs with LED's or other low - energy lights.​
Switching energy supply to a green tariff is a great way to invest in renewable energy sources – and could save you money on bills too. Double glazing, insulation and low-energy lights are all good ways to increase the energy efficiency of your home
Protect Green Spaces
Green spaces, such as parks and gardens, are important. They absorb carbon dioxide and are associated with lower levels of air pollution. They help to regulate temperature by cooling overheated urban areas, can reduce flood risk by absorbing surface rainwater and can provide important habitats for a wide variety of insects, animals, birds and amphibians. They also provide multiple benefits to public health, with studies linking green space to reduced levels of stress.
What Can I Do?
Plant trees - whether you want to plant a single tree in your garden, or a whole wood's worth, The Woodland Trust have the tools and resources to help.
Create your own green space. Add pot plants to your window sill or balcony, and if you have your own outdoor space, don't replace the grass with paving or artificial turf.
Help to protect and conserve green spaces like local parks, ponds or community gardens. Organisations like Fields In Trust and the National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces have advice and resources on how you can get involved in areas local to you.
Cut Consumption And Waste
Everything we use as consumers has a carbon footprint. Avoid single-use items and fast fashion, and try not to buy more than you need.As well as this, shop around for second-hand or quality items that last a long time.
When something breaks, don't just go out and replace it, try to repair it, or reuse it for another purpose. Give unwanted items a new life by donating them to charity or selling them on. Let brands know if you think they are using too much packaging – some will take customer feedback seriously.
