We all need to work together and act now to make positive changes to the way we live, work, and move around in order to reduce carbon emissions and limit the climate crisis.
Some examples of individual actions are below; there are groups in Fife and beyond that can help you achieve these and wider community actions.
It is a big ask, especially now, to make lifestyle changes to reduce your carbon emissions and help make your home resilient to climate change. The first step is the hardest and you can get help from others.
The most useful first step is often to do a carbon footprint. There are loads of online tools out there, but a simple one is by the WWF which should take 20 minutes. You add your gas, electricity, fuel, travel etc and the carbon emission are worked out for you.
Back To TopSUVs are on the rise and adverts make them seem like a must-have for all and such a practical choice. But did you know they can emit as much carbon as your portion of a passenger flight if you drive about alone?
Check out this graphic from the International Energy Agency in an article in the Guardian. The IEA’s definition of “SUV” covers a range of cars from crossovers to off-road vehicles.
Image from Sustainable Travel International
Green Travel links below:
Back To TopFor more information on food, visit Nourish Scotland or Love Food, Hate Waste
Did you know....? The largest sector source of food waste in Scotland is Household & Consumer (61%). In 2014, Scottish households threw away around 600,000 tonnes of food and drink waste. Household food waste alone accounts for 1.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions; this is 2.1% of Scotland’s carbon footprint.
Back To TopScottish Government and governments the world over are recognising that major societal change is needed. As individuals, you can only do so much, but every little helps. Your voice can be a loud one. It was the actions of children that brought about the declarations of a Climate Emergency by the UK, Welsh and Scottish Governments in 2019. You can bring about big changes as well as make small ones. It all adds up.
Joining a local group taking action on climate change can bring about the biggest impacts. Some local groups are listed below. All these groups belong to a network of groups called Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN)
If you want to set up a group or a project, you can find out more about Community Group Funding and Support.
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