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Our climate refers to the average weather pattern in a region over a long period of time, such as in polar, tropical and temperate regions (where the UK lies). The Earth’s climate is warming rapidly because of the large amounts of carbon released into the atmosphere by humans - more than nature can handle. This carbon was stored underground for millions of years as fossil fuels, such as gas and oil. By extracting and burning these fuels for energy, transport, and industry, we’re releasing that stored carbon back into the atmosphere.
It took 1 million years to form the fossil fuels we consume in just one year.
Combined with deforestation and destruction of natural habitats, our planet cannot process these gases quickly enough. Gases like carbon dioxide and methane build up in the planet’s atmosphere and prevent the sun’s rays from escaping. Instead, most of this heat or radiation is reflected back to Earth, causing the planet to warm at an alarming rate.
We all create carbon emissions, either as individuals or organisations. We rely on fossil fuels to heat where we live and work, to travel, and to create the things we buy and use. The annual amount of emissions a person or organisation creates is called their carbon footprint.
Want to find out more? Here are some useful links:
- Climate change: The Facts
- What is climate change?
The more the more the climate changes, the harder it will be to access the food, shelter, and water we need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The disadvantaged communities the VCSE sector works with are especially vulnerable to these impacts. We have a duty to take action now, for the communities of today and of the future.
But climate action also provides us with opportunities. By reducing pollution, increasing access to nature, and living more sustainably, we will make our society healthier, happier, and fairer.
The term Net Zero refers to balancing the amount of carbon dioxide we produce with the amount that we remove from the atmosphere. By keeping this close to zero, we make sure that we're having the smallest negative impact on the environment possible. This is an important first step towards a healthier planet.
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Going Green Together was created to make climate action accessible for people and organisations working in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector. We want you to feel knowledgeable and confident about the causes of climate change, and how to take action. Look at the links below to find out how we can help you to learn more and to take action.
