Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the planet – and one everyone can do something about.
From turning the thermostat down to buying a more economical car, there are many steps you can take to help safeguard the future of the planet.
'Climate change' refers to changes in the earth’s temperature over the last 100 years. Since 1900, the average temperature on the planet has increased by 0.74 degrees Celsius and the UK's sea level has risen by about 10 centimetres. Further global rises are expected, as well as more extreme weather events like flooding and drought.
There is now very strong evidence that significant global warming can't be explained by natural causes alone.
Humans are changing the climate by their actions, especially through emissions of greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, which artificially warm the atmosphere of the earth.
The effects of climate change so far include rising temperatures, higher sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events like floods. All of these are expected to become more severe.
Actions by individuals have already helped the UK meet its targets for cutting emissions by 2010.
Future effects of climate change can be influenced by what is done now.
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