The aim of this area is to help guide you through the information that is out there on Climate Change and also how we can help to mitigate (reduce our impact by reducing the amount of Carbon Dioxide we produce).
Climate Change in Colchester
Welcome to our Climate Change information pages for Colchester!
Photograph by Rodger Tamblyn
It is getting difficult to escape the current debates around Climate Change, it makes the headlines almost everyday now, and so it should! There is now overwhelming evidence to suggest that not only is Climate Change happening but that it is also related to Human Activity. If this evidence is correct, Climate Change will be one of the biggest challenges to face our planet. All of the actions and choices we make will have an impact on the local environment and ultimately the global one too. Lets work together to make sure that we protect our environment and enable us to enjoy the best possible quality of life here in Colchester for generations to come.
So what's this all about?
The aim of this area is to help guide you through the information that is out there on Climate Change and also how we can help to mitigate (reduce our impact by reducing the amount of Carbon Dioxide we produce) and also adapt (get ready for) the possible effects Climate Change may have on us here in Colchester. We will give you tips and hints on the small changes that you can make which will have a big impact on reducing your own Carbon Footprint and will keep you updated on what we are doing ourselves.
What is climate change?
A change in climate is a change to the average weather we expect over a long period of time. For instance it would be the average annual temperature changing year to year rather than the 'weather' which would change daily. Climate change has always occurred however the main concern now is that the climate is changing at a much faster rate than it has done previously. Scientific evidence suggests that this more rapid change in climate could be caused by human activity through greenhouse gas emissions.
Please click here to view a Met Office video on climate change and for more information.
Local residents are working hard to make the town more sustainable for the future. If you would like to find out more about projects and groups in Colchester please click here!*If you have a community project that you would like to tell us about please contact our Climate Change Officer on 01206 282707 or email climatechange@colchester.gov.uk*
Information Pages
Carbon Trust
This website gives a scientific explanation to the following questions; Is Climate Change Happening? What causes it? and what is predicted? 'The Carbon Trust was set up by Government in 2001, as an independent company. Their role is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies
Energy Saving Trust
This website uses an interactive tool to help you to understand the science behind Climate Change, Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect. It then goes on to show what the possible effects would be on the UK and also what you can do to reduce your impact. 'The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. They are one of the UK's leading organisations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change and aim to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy.'
Directgov
This website discusses again what Climate Change is, the causes, the effects and also what you can do. This website also uses some interesting facts and figures. 'Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.'
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