Local warming stripes
These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Antrim and Newtownabbey, 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].
Bad news! We do not have any plans for your area.
If you have access to local plans that tackle climate breakdown or protect nature, please send to mySociety at [email protected]
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 Antrim and Newtownabbey.
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Northern IrelandForests For Our Future
NaturePlanting 18 million trees by 2030 to create 9,000 hectares of new woodland.
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Antrim and NewtownabbeyBlue-Greenways
TransportCreating new active travel routes close to densely populated areas.
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Antrim and NewtownabbeyAntrim & Newtownabbey Repair Cafe
Circular EconomyBringing loved items back to life while reducing the carbon impact of waste.
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Northern IrelandGlas-na-Bradan Woodland Creation
NatureTransforming the Belfast Hills into new native woodland with help from the local community.