Health matters: air pollution
Summary Poor air quality is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK, as long-term exposure to air pollution can cause chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory…
Air quality: explaining air pollution
Poor air quality affects us all. It affects our health and has a cost for our society, our economy and the environment. Air quality in England has improved since the…
Playing a role.
You, your friends and family Everyone can play a role in tackling climate change. You could commit to reducing the amount of food you waste, getting a smart meter, carrying a reusable bottle…
Businesses and universities
Businesses and universities are important partners to drive the innovation we need for clean growth and tackling climate change such as developing the technology to charge electric vehicles more quickly.…
Green GB and NI Week 2018
Green GB & NI Week 2018 brought the whole country together to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Climate Change Act.Last year’s week saw over 100 events take place…
What the government is doing to tackle climate change
The government is working at home and internationally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change and maximise the economic opportunities of clean growth. The UK has led the…
Why act on climate change?
Overwhelmingly scientists agree that climate change is happening, with human activity as the main cause. Climate change is a result of rising levels of carbon dioxide, and other gases such…
What is Clean Growth and why act on climate change.
As the first major economy to legislate for net zero emissions by 2050, the UK’s commitment to ending its contribution to climate change is unwavering. Green GB & NI is…
