What can I do to stop climate change?

1. Take action in your community

Local action groups are the local solution to a global crisis.

Right now people just like you are coming together to develop practical, local solutions and make their towns and cities more climate-friendly.

Are you ready to join them? Find out what's happening near you.

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Protesters staged a protest against the proposed coal mine in Kendal. Image courtesy of Henry Adams.

2. Ask the government to act on climate

Polling reveals that 80% of people in the UK are concerned about climate change. Together, we need to urge our leaders to act now by developing a new climate plan that delivers not just a greener future, but a fairer one too.

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3. Donate to our work

We can't fight climate breakdown without the help of people like you. Your money could:

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Ensure our policy and insight team can carry out vital research to drive new government policies.
Fund our expert campaigners to pressure government to adopt our solutions.

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Planet-friendly food: Pumpkin and carrot soup with cream and parsley Top view of pumpkin and carrot soup with cream and parsley

4. Power up on plants

Meat and dairy production is responsible for 11-20% of global 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 by ordering a veg box straight to your door or by eating less (and better) meat and dairy from local farms.

Cut the impact of your food

5. Top up your fitness

Petrol and diesel cars spew out lots of climate-wrecking emissions. They also increase air pollution.

Most car trips in the UK are relatively short – under 5 miles. So it's fair to say many of us could be leaving the motor at home more than we are.

Top up your fitness and tackle climate change at the same time by cycling or walking. Too tired? Hop on the bus or train.

Sustainable travel tips

6. Get your electricity from the wind and the sun

Wouldn't it be nice to weaken the big climate polluters that burn fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas? Well, you can! What's more, 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.

Switch to greener companies

An evening view of Corfe Castle railway station with no one in sight

7. Take the train, not the plane

From the mountains of Snowdonia to Cornwall’s beautiful beaches, think about all the beautiful places in the UK you can reach without flying.

Europe is also home to some of the world's most beautiful train stations. From the botanical garden at Madrid Atocha, to the Neo-Baroque central station of Antwerp, and the powerful Art Deco and Art Nouveau of Milano Centrale. Another reason to ditch the plane for the train.

Take a holiday without flying

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8. Save energy at home

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.

How to save energy with home insulation

9. Move to a green bank

Are your savings for the future actually being used to make that future worse? Choose a bank that invests in the type of things you agree with.

Many institutions, like banks, are funding coal, gas and oil industries, often using our money. Divesting your personal finances is one of the most impactful things you can do for the planet as an individual.

How you can divest