tailieunhanh - Climate change: Your guidei to inspiring action

Climate change is one of the most urgent issues of our time. It is the greatest environmental challenge we face today as a global community. Photo: Flooding in Boscastle, Cornwall, 2004 An indication of the type of event that scientists say will become more frequent in the future. .Given the enormity of the problem of climate change and its consequences – heatwaves, flooding, more frequent storms – people may find it hard to believe that they can do anything to help. But the fact is, man-made greenhouse gases contribute significantly to climate change, and action from individuals, government and businesses is vital. | TOMORROW S CLIMATE MH Tüis osoe MU-TACKtE I gift ff CWIWGE I Climate change Your guide to inspiring action I ACTON Climate change isone of the . - most urgent issues of our time. It is the greatest environmental challenge We-face today asrf A - -a global community. An indication of the type of event that scientists say will become more frequent in the future. Photo Flooding in Boscastle Cornwall 2004 Given the enormity of the problem of climate change and its consequences - heatwaves flooding more frequent storms - people may find it hard to believe that they can do anything to help. But the fact is man-made greenhouse gases contribute significantly to climate change and action from individuals government and businesses is vital if we are to put the brakes on it. If we all make some simple changes our collective effort will help make a difference. This booklet is intended to help raise awareness of climate change and encourage and inspire local action. It is also designed to act as a communications tool showing you how to spread the message and generate discussion on what to do. You can use this booklet in conjunction with the accompanying website which contains further information ideas and resources. The weight of evidence for climate change and the link with greenhouse gas emissions most notably carbon dioxide is in my view now unarguable. This is_ a global problem requiring a global solution but we F_ can all help to make a difference. If we reduce the amount of energy we use and make our energy consumption more efficient we will reduce the impact that we as individuals have on the environment. Sir David King UK Government s Chief Scientific Adviser Contents 02-03 What is climate change 04-05 On the ground 06-07 Getting the point across 08-09 Your carbon footprint 10-11 Calculating your carbon footprint 12-13 Figuring out climate change 14-15 Communicating climate change 16-17 Do you know who you re talking to 18-19 Other .