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What is Climate Change?
Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today.
Rising temperatures will affect weather patterns, sea levels and the frequency of extreme weather events – and scientists have become increasingly convinced that human actions are to blame.
As our demand for energy has increased, the amount of carbon dioxide that’s released into the atmosphere has increased too – and that’s the main cause of climate change.
To reduce the threat of climate change, we must reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that we produce.
See what we’re doing. Leicester City Council has drawn up an action plan, showing how it plans to cut its own carbon emissions by 50% by 2025.
Now tell us - what’s your plan?
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Find out how you’re contributing to climate change by calculating your own carbon footprint.
ELECTRICAL switches will be flicked to the off position for two hours this week to remind people that leaving electrical appliances on standby wastes money and energy. Read more
THE Phoenix will screen the environmental film ‘Crude Awakening: Oil Crash’ to help raise awareness of rising oil prices and the need for us to live more sustainable lifestyles. Read more
RESIDENTS are being offered the chance to snap up some bargains at the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre during August. Read more
REVELLERS will be given the chance to make a difference to their carbon footprint during Summer Sundae this weekend. Read more
AN action plan that sets out how the city council is preparing for the impact of climate change will be presented to cabinet next Monday (June 2nd). Read more
Environment Team
Leicester City Council,
New Walk Centre,
Welford Place
LE1 6ZG
0116 2526779