Climate change affects all of us - and we can all be part of the solution.
Climate is the average weather experienced over a long period of time. The climate of the Earth is not static, and has changed many times in response to a variety of natural causes.
The main human influence on global climate is likely to be emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane. At present, about 6.5 billion tonnes of CO2 is emitted globally each year, mostly through burning coal, oil and gas for energy.
Climate change is already happening. Globally, the ten hottest years on record have all occurred since the beginning of the 1990s. It presents a significant challenge to us all to help stop climate change, there are also enormous opportunities if we are willing to take action. Government, business and individuals all have a part to play, and all of us can benefit from rising to the challenge of helping stop climate change.
You can help stop climate change by reducing your energy consumption and recycling.
