United Nations Association Coventry Branch are offering free certificates for anyone helping to fix one of the many problems facing the world. No matter how small your action might seem to you, every little helps and we want to celebrate … Continue reading →
Would you like to create a page on this website that describes the activities of a local individual, family, community, company or some group that is doing something to help resolve one of the global issues facing the world? For … Continue reading →
The following are is a list of individuals or organisations who are already working on something that will help to reduce global problems. You can find out more about them by following the links at covcan.uk/community-groups. If someone is already … Continue reading →
If you or somebody you know or a company takes some action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions then please use the comment box at the bottom of this page to tell us about it and we will add it … Continue reading →
Speak up and get others to join in taking action. It’s one of the quickest and most effective ways to make a difference. Talk to your neighbours, colleagues, friends, and family. Let business owners know you support bold changes – … Continue reading →
When you throw food away, you’re also wasting the resources and energy that were used to grow, produce, package, and transport it. And when food rots in a landfill, it produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. So purchase only what … Continue reading →
Eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and less meat and dairy, can significantly lower your environmental impact. Producing plant-based foods generally results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and requires less energy, land, and water. Shifting from … Continue reading →
Electronics, clothes, plastics and other items we buy cause carbon emissions at each point in production, from the extraction of raw materials to manufacturing and transporting goods to market. To protect the climate, buy fewer things, shop second-hand, and repair … Continue reading →
If you plan to buy a car, consider going electric, with more and cheaper models coming on the market. In many countries, electric cars help reduce air pollution and cause significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gas or diesel-powered vehicles. … Continue reading →
Ask your utility company if your home energy comes from oil, coal or gas. If possible, see if you can switch to renewable sources such as wind or solar. Or install solar panels on your roof to generate energy for … Continue reading →