Local warming stripes
These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Somerset West and Taunton, from 1884 to 2023. Each stripe represents the average temperature for a single year, relative to the average temperature over the period as a whole. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years, while red shows years that were hotter than average. The stark band of deep red stripes on the right-hand side of the graphic show the rapid heating in recent decades.
Action Plans
As we know, the climate crisis is already here. The good news is that most of the solutions exist today. What’s really needed is more people to join in locally to make a bigger difference together.
If you have more recent Climate Action Plan information for this area, please contact mySociety at [email protected].
See how we'll protect ourselves from climate breakdown
Council Scorecard
Climate Emergency UK’s Council Action Scorecard covers the important actions that this council is taking towards net zero. You can see where the council is performing well and not so well – and compare progress to other councils.
Action Gap
dedlyne’s tracker is a data-driven projection of Net Zero attainment, reframing how we speak about Net Zero in a simple, easily understood manner. It clearly shows any gap between target and progress based on the projected Net Zero year.
Stories
High-impact, low carbon initiatives
Discover the amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies in and around Somerset West and Taunton.
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SW EnglandFareShare South West
Food & AgricultureConnecting the dots between food poverty and waste from Gloucestershire to Cornwall.
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Somerset West and TauntonSomerset E-Scooters
TransportSwapping cars for e-scooters to reduce carbon emissions.
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Somerset West and TauntonAvalon Community Energy
Renewable EnergyGenerating community-owned clean energy for a Climate Resilient Somerset.
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Somerset West and TauntonEco Cathedral for Climate Resilient Somerset
Buildings & PlacesTurning a cathedral into a carbon neutral and environmentally friendly place to congregate.