What you can do

It is not too late for humans to take action and prevent the worst consequence of climate change. But we need to act now, and we all need to contribute.  

You may feel that your actions to help save the planet are just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. And if all 8 billion of us on this planet did just one small positive action today, those 8 billion actions would make a massive difference.

What you can do to help

For local action and advice, please visit the East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network (East Cambs CAN) website.

For national advice on what actions you could take, take a look at advice offered by the Wildlife Trust, Friends of the Earth or the Climate Change Committee.  

For a global look at the issues involved with climate change, the United Nations website has a host of information, including a start with these 10 actions page.

If you are a young person, we have a dedicated Youth Climate Action page on what actions you might want to take.

Taking action at home

Individuals can:

  • drive less and use fuel efficient vehicles. See our page on electric vehicles and cycling and walking for more information
  • keep homes insulated. See our page on heating and energy for more information
  • use less electricity
  • purchase local food and goods
  • educate others about the issue
  • vocalise concern about climate change in political arenas

Businesses and non-profit organisations have a role as well. By providing technologies and discovering new ways of doing old things, businesses can lead the way into energy efficiency and away from practices that are contributing to climate change.