Local warming stripes
These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Torfaen, 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 Torfaen.
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Blaenau GwentEgin
Buildings & PlacesSupporting communities across Wales in facing up to climate breakdown.
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WalesSalix Finance
Buildings & PlacesSupporting energy saving and decarbonisation projects in the public sector in Wales.
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Blaenau GwentBlaenau Gwent and Torfaen Local Nature Partnership – Grasslands Network
NatureChanging grass cutting regimes in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen, enhancing biodiversity value.
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WalesTip Shops South Wales
Circular EconomyRescuing reusable items from being thrown into skips and make them available to people in need.