Oxford City Council
Climate Change
Tackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges faced by this generation. The first step is to make sure our community understands the challenge of climate change and what they can do about it. What is climate change?The earth's climate has changed a number of times over many hundreds of thousands of years. However, due to the fossil fuels that we have burnt over the past 200 years, there has been a build-up of 'greenhouse gases', such as carbon dioxide, in the atmosphere. This build-up is trapping heat in the atmosphere which means weather patterns are changing. We are seeing higher average temperatures and more extreme weather events such as flash floods. Globally, the ten hottest years on record have all occurred since the beginning of the 1990s and in Central England average temperatures have risen almost 1°C since 1914. How can I work out my impact?
Use the Act on CO2 calculator to find out what your carbon footprint is. You'll also get a personalised action plan with recommendations about how you can help tackle climate change. Links of Interest
Climate Change in Oxford
How Oxford City Council is tackling climate change
Climate Change Pledge
Details of how you can pledge to reduce your Carbon footprint
What You Can Do
Information about what individuals in Oxford can do about climate change and what help is available.
Sustainable Buildings Award
Information about the "David Steel" Sustainable Buildings Award
Preparing for Changes
Information about adapting to climate change and how to prepare for future changes. Page last reviewed 20 Jun 2008
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