One planet

It's not just about One Leicester. We also need to remind ourselves that we've only got One Planet – and time is running out, if we're to slow down the effects of climate change.

 

Quite simply, climate change is the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today.

 

Rising temperatures will affect weather patterns, sea levels and the frequency of extreme weather events – and scientists have become increasingly convinced that human actions are to blame. As our demand for energy has increased, the amount of carbon dioxide that's released into the atmosphere has increased too – and that's the main cause of climate change.

 

Find out more about climate change, and the things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint

 

To find out more about environmental issues and action in the city, including the winners of Leicester's 2008 Green Life Awards, visit: www.environmentcity.org.uk

 

For ideas for things to do that won't cost the earth visit: www.gwll.org.uk/events/index.asp