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What Are Carbon Credits? Definition, Meaning & How They Work
Carbon credits are permits that represent the right to emit a specific amount of carbon dioxide or an equivalent greenhouse…
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Extreme Climatic Conditions: What They Are and How They Affect the UK
Extreme climatic conditions describe rare or unusually severe weather patterns. In the UK, these include prolonged heatwaves, sudden cold spells,…
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Climate Clock: Live Countdown to the 1.5°C Warming Limit
The climate clock is ticking. It shows the estimated time left before global average temperatures rise more than 1.5°C above…
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Net Zero Carbon Emissions: A Guide for the UK Context
Net zero means balancing the carbon we emit with the carbon we remove from the atmosphere. For the United Kingdom,…
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Climate Change in the UK: Impacts, Risks & Regional Data
Climate change is already reshaping life in the UK. From hotter summers to heavier rainfall and rising sea levels, the…
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How UK Emissions Compare Globally
Curious about where the UK stands in the global climate story? This page lines up the numbers, cuts through the…
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Why Is It So Cold? Global Weather Patterns Explained
If the planet is warming, why are we still getting extreme cold weather? It is a fair question and one…
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What Is Paludiculture? Rewetting Peatlands for Climate-Friendly Farming
Paludiculture is gaining attention as a climate-smart alternative to farming on drained peatlands. With the UK working to cut land…
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Causes of Climate Change: Human and Natural Factors Explained
Climate change is driven by a combination of human activity and natural processes. While Earth’s climate has always varied over…
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Why the Jet Stream Is Key to Britain’s Weather Swings
The jet stream is one of the most powerful drivers behind the UK’s famously unpredictable weather. From icy blasts in…
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Sustainability in Construction: What It Means and Why It Matters in the UK
Construction is one of the most climate-intensive industries in the UK. Buildings and infrastructure require vast amounts of materials, energy,…
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Facts, Evidence & Statistics for Climate Change
Climate change is supported by extensive scientific data from around the world. This page brings together the most widely accepted…