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What can you do?Everyone in Cornwall can help tackle climate change. Understand moreYou can start by spreading the word, so more people understand what's happening and why, and what they can do to make a difference. To find out more about climate change use these links: Understanding Climate Change - visit these pages of our website for an overview of climate change Climate Radio - find out why people in Cornwall are doing things and what they are doing. Each story has links to more detailed information on the actions that are being taken BBC - for films, news, links an other resources on climate change Take actionClimate change is caused by everyday activities – even switching on a light contributes to the carbon emissions that cause climate change. So there is lots you can do yourself to start tackling climate change. To see what you can do use these links: Climate Radio - look at the things that other people are already doing in Cornwall
50 Climate top tips (PDF). 50 ideas from Friends of the Earth for how you can reduce your own personal greenhouse gas emissions Energy and climate change (PDF). Friends of the Earth booklet that gives you more information about climate change, and provides ideas about what you and your family can do to help tackle the issue Energy Saving Trust - promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy use for homeowners and community organisations. It also provides advice on travel plans and vehicle efficiency for businesses and other groups Carbon Trust - works with business to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which contribute to climate change. It helps businesses capture the commercial opportunities of low-carbon technologies, provides impartial advice and runs funding programmes Friends of the Earth - you can stay up to date with all the latest climate change action by signing up to FoE's on-line mailing list
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