Climate change |
Climate change
Climate change is happening and together in Kirklees we have the power to do something about it. |
Climate change in Kirklees
Here are a few examples of the effects caused by extreme weather events in the Kirklees area recently. |
How can individuals help
The effects of climate change are already being felt in Kirklees, but there is still time left to do something about it. |
What businesses can do to help
There are several things that both small and larger businesses can do to help reduce their impacts on the environment, and there are organisations that can help. |
What Kirklees Council is doing to help
At Kirklees Council, we have been committed to tackling climate change for many years, and have been working hard to reduce our impacts on the environment. |
Your carbon footprint
Every wondered how much CO2 you create from your actions? |
Green living - smart living |
Buying green
There are now lots of choices you can make when shopping that help take care of the environment. |
Energy use
The energy you use at home is likely to be your biggest contribution to climate change. |
Food
What's the real environmental impact of your weekly shop? |
Green travel
Whether it's getting to work or going on holiday, your travel accounts for around a quarter of your greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes to climate change. |
Land use
The way we manage land can have an effect on climate change. |
Waste
The best way to approach waste management, for any type of waste both at home and at work, is to consider the three 'R's - reduce, reuse and recycle. |
Water use
Did you know that the average person in Britain uses 155 litres of water a day? |
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