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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

What you can do to tackle climate change

What you need to know

Climate change is the term used to describe changes to the planet's long-term weather patterns and average temperatures. 

What are carbon emissions?

Burning fossil fuels like gas, coal and oil produces energy. But they also release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous monoxide into the air. Once they're in the atmosphere, they form a blanket around the planet. This traps the heat from the sun and causes the earth to get hotter.

Find out more about the cause and impact of climate change (opens new window)

Carbon emissions are classed under three Scopes, depending on where the emissions come from:

  • Scope 1 - this one means emissions that a company or organisation makes directly, like fuel burnt from running vehicles or gas used in heating or cooking
  • Scope 2 - this one means emissions that are caused indirectly from energy bought and used, like electricity used to in lighting within a building
  • Scope 3 - these are not produced by an organisation or company themselves, but indirectly as a consequence, like emissions produced when making, transporting and disposing of a light bulb in a building