Local warming stripes
These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Bedford, 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 Bedford.
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BedfordBedford Green Technology & Innovation Park
Renewable EnergyRegenerating an unused area to provide the Council with renewable energy.
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BedfordPriory Country Park
Buildings & PlacesDemonstrating a range of energy and water-saving methods which could be applied to other buildings.
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BedfordBedford Boatslide Hydro Power Facility
Renewable EnergyRe-establishing the traditional use of hydropower to deliver sustainable power in Bedford.
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BedfordRE:FIT Bedford
Buildings & PlacesRetrofitting buildings with energy efficiency measures to cut running costs and carbon emissions.