Find out about climate change

Climate change has happened naturally many times before. The difference now is that the change is happening quickly and humans are speeding it up.

Climate change is one of the biggest threats to our environment. It will have a massive effect on how we live.

The earth is getting warmer because of a build up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun. The most important greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide.

The symbol for carbon dioxide is CO₂. The words ‘carbon footprint’ are used to describe the amount of CO₂ you produce and its impact on the environment. To measure your carbon footprint, this kit will use information about what you use (water, energy, food, etc) and the waste you produce.

Each thing you do produces different amounts of CO₂. These measurements are used to calculate your carbon footprint.

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