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Climate Change
What can we do?
Surprisingly we can do a lot, but only if we act together. If each and every one of us looks at our daily lives and makes a few simple changes we can make a big difference. Saving energy, using the car less, recycling more. These are just a few of the simple things we can all do that will reduce our energy consumption which in turn lowers carbon emissions the cause of global warming.Climate change begins at home
Global warming is Devon’s problem but fortunately the solution lies in our hands. Take a look at the tips on these pages and see what you can do to help make a difference. No one is expecting you to do everything (although it would be fantastic if you did) but if everyone in Devon did 5 or 6 of the suggestions that would have real results.
It pays to save the planet
And finally, as if saving the planet wasn’t incentive enough, these suggestions will also save you money. Why not try a few of them and see how you get on? You’ll notice the difference in your pocket and your children will notice a difference in their lifetime.
Following on from our 'Do it for Devon' climate change campaign we are supporting the Devon Warm Zones Project which is all about promoting the uptake of both free and subsidised insulation, boilers, low energy light bulbs etc that is on offer as a consequence of the government's Carbon Emissions Reduction Target.
Have you seen our television advert yet? If not, you can watch it here.
Call freephone 0800 512 012 for:
- A free home energy audit and advice
- FREE or heavily discounted insulation
- Heating repairs (for those on qualifying benefits)
- Free home safety visit
- Free benefit entitlement check
Visit www.devonwarmzones.org.uk for more information on what is on offer.
Find out more
- Householders Guide to Climate Change Action
- Devon Warm Zones Advert
- Climate Change Calculator
- Send an E-Card
- The background to Climate Change
- What Devon County Council is doing
- Climate Change Strategy
- Business
- Carbon Detectives
Contact Us
Contact Us
Climate Change Officer
Devon County Council
Lucombe House
County Hall
Exeter
EX2 4QW