What can I do to stop climate change? Travel, food and more

In August 2021, the UN released its latest scientific report on climate. The report was widely reported as "code red for humanity", and was the starkest warning yet of the need for urgent action.

The challenge seems overwhelming, but solutions are in reach. Whether that's joining a community group and working at a local level, or calling in government to invest in green jobs, we can all play a role in protecting people and planet.

Here's some ideas to get you started.

Polling reveals that two thirds of Britons believe climate change is as serious as coronavirus, and the majority want climate to be prioritised in our economic recovery.

Right now, the government is rightly prioritising the pandemic. But as the country begins to look to the future, tackling the climate emergency must take centre stage in the government’s plans.

Together we need to urge our leaders to create climate-friendly communities across the country – with warm homes, clean air, green jobs and thriving wildlife.

Meat and dairy production is responsible for 14% of global climate-changing emissions.

Too much meat is no good for your health either. Each year we could prevent thousands of early deaths in the UK, and save the NHS a fortune, by eating low-meat or no-meat diets.

There's plenty of easy ways to reduce your impact, for example order a veg box straight to your door or eating less (and better) meat and dairy from local farms.

Wouldn't it be nice to weaken the big climate polluters that burn fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas?

You can. In just 5 minutes you can switch to a green-energy provider, without any disruption to your supply. Every person choosing a green tariff adds to the movement for more renewables.

You could even be in for a surprise saving. Clean tariffs are often cheaper than the standard fixed-rate tariffs most UK households are on.

Even though a lot of our electricity now comes from renewables, the UK still powers up on a lot of climate-wrecking gas. So an energy-guzzling home is bad for the climate as well as your pocket.

Turning off lights and unplugging appliances will help, but your heating could be undoing all your good work. Make a dent in your carbon emissions by properly insulating your home. There are more eco-friendly heating options too, like smart controls and heat pumps.