Somerset West and Taunton

155,421

580,827 tonnes

4 tonnes

2030

2030

Local warming stripes

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

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Somerset West and Taunton
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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 Somerset West and Taunton.

  • FareShare South West
    SW England

    FareShare South West

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

    Food & Agriculture
  • Somerset E-Scooters
    Somerset West and Taunton

    Somerset E-Scooters

    Swapping cars for e-scooters to reduce carbon emissions.

    Transport
  • Avalon Community Energy
    Somerset West and Taunton

    Avalon Community Energy

    Generating community-owned clean energy for a Climate Resilient Somerset.

    Renewable Energy
  • Eco Cathedral for Climate Resilient Somerset
    Somerset West and Taunton

    Eco Cathedral for Climate Resilient Somerset

    Turning a cathedral into a carbon neutral and environmentally friendly place to congregate.

    Buildings & Places