Cornwall

573,299

2,286,246 tonnes

4 tonnes

2030

2030

Local warming stripes

These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Cornwall, 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.

1884
Cornwall
2023

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.

High-impact, low carbon initiatives

Discover the amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies in and around Cornwall.

  • Launching a UK biochar project
    Cornwall

    Launching a UK biochar project

    Producing biochar, a soil additive and carbon removal method in the UK.

    Nature
  • FareShare South West
    SW England

    FareShare South West

    Connecting the dots between food poverty and waste from Gloucestershire to Cornwall.

    Food & Agriculture
  • Plant One
    Cornwall

    Plant One

    Helping to restore the Celtic rainforest by planting more woodland habitats in Cornwall.

    Nature
  • Eden Project
    Cornwall

    Eden Project

    Inspiring citizenship over consumption through education, in order to care for this planet.

    Nature