Climate change
Tackling climate change will be one of the most
important things this generation does and everyone in Peterborough
has a part to play. Climate is the average weather experienced over
a long period of time. Climate change is the significant
alteration of climatic conditions. There is large scale consensus
that human emissions of CO2, mostly through burning
fossil fuels, is leading to changes in the atmosphere and
consequently our climate.
Explore the following pages and you will find practical
help and ideas on how to make a difference and make your lifestyle
greener whether you are a resident, a school or a business. Often
the changes that you make will not only benefit the environment but
will also make financial sense too.
Find out how much heat is being lost from your home, and how to cut back on your energy costs.
The installation of an efficient heating system is an effective way of reducing household energy bills and CO2 emissions
The 1st of Peterborough’s Community Energy Challenges launches this month. Find out how your community can learn valuable lessons in energy saving in the home.
With rising energy and fuel prices there has never been a better to be more energy efficient.
Monitoring energy consumption in your home to help tackle climate change, and bring down your energy bills.
Buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UKs energy consumption and emissions.
There is lots your school can do to become greener.
Everyone in Peterborough has a part to play in reducing the impact of climate change. We acknowledge that we must put our own house in order whilst asking others to do the same.
Low wattage light bulbs