Climate Action

Carbon credits are permits that represent the right to emit a specific amount of carbon dioxide or an equivalent greenhouse…

Extreme climatic conditions describe rare or unusually severe weather patterns. In the UK, these include prolonged heatwaves, sudden cold spells,…

The climate clock is ticking. It shows the estimated time left before global average temperatures rise more than 1.5°C above…

Net zero means balancing the carbon we emit with the carbon we remove from the atmosphere. For the United Kingdom,…

Climate change is already reshaping life in the UK. From hotter summers to heavier rainfall and rising sea levels, the…

Curious about where the UK stands in the global climate story? This page lines up the numbers, cuts through the…

If the planet is warming, why are we still getting extreme cold weather? It is a fair question and one…

Paludiculture is gaining attention as a climate-smart alternative to farming on drained peatlands. With the UK working to cut land…

Climate change is driven by a combination of human activity and natural processes. While Earth’s climate has always varied over…

The jet stream is one of the most powerful drivers behind the UK’s famously unpredictable weather. From icy blasts in…

Construction is one of the most climate-intensive industries in the UK. Buildings and infrastructure require vast amounts of materials, energy,…

Climate change is supported by extensive scientific data from around the world. This page brings together the most widely accepted…