Somerset West and Taunton

How the warming stripes work

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.

Climate emergency declared

May-19

Local net-zero target date

2030

Climate Action Plan published

Sep-20

Climate Action Plan scope

Plan covers entire local area

What can we do?

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.

  View the Climate Action Plan

Local greenhouse gas emissions by sector

Total emissions in 2021
Emissions reduction (2018 - 21)

High-impact, low-carbon initiatives

Total published on Carbon Copy across the UK: 985 See all Initiatives

There are some amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies. Some examples in/around Somerset West and Taunton:

Somerset E-Scooters

Swapping cars for e-scooters to reduce carbon emissions.

Somerset West and Taunton
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Transport

Avalon Community Energy

Community owned clean energy group for Climate Resilient Somerset

Somerset West and Taunton
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Energy

Eco Cathedral for Climate Resilient Somerset

Driving down the Cathedral footprint to reduce carbon emissions.

Somerset West and Taunton
  • Air pollution
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Built Environment

Good Vibe Veg

Reducing the carbon footprint of our food supply in Somerset.

Somerset West and Taunton
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Waste
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Restoring Exmoor's Peatlands

Restoring peatlands on Exmoor to capture carbon, support nature recovery and improve water quality.

North Devon
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Biodiversity & Nature

Exmoor Woodland Creation

Creating a unique and sustainable woodland using only the best environmentally-friendly practices.

North Devon
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Somerset Climate Action Network

Enabling the changes needed to bring down emissions whilst adapting to climate change in Somerset.

Bath and North East Somerset
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Flooding & drought
  • Built Environment
  • Energy

Stogumber Woodland Carbon Sequestration

Combating global warming and carbon reduction efforts through woodland creation and maintenance.

Somerset West and Taunton
  • Air pollution
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Biodiversity & Nature

Federation of Small Businesses

Reducing carbon with Ruth Lambert from Federation of Small Businesses on the Zero Carbon Tour.

Somerset West and Taunton
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Waste
  • Energy
  • Circular Economy