We want to hold onto this reputation, but we can’t do it alone.
City of Melbourne is taking strides towards a vision for Melbourne to be a bold, inspirational and sustainable city. And we’re here to help you reduce your environmental impact and be more sustainable too. Even small steps make a difference. We’ve created some guides to get you started.
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We know greenhouse gases are causing climate change. And while it might be a global problem, the solutions are right here in our city...
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Greenhouse gas emissions are heating up the planet and causing climate change.
Here's a simple explanation of what this means and why it matters .
What are greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gases are like a blanket around the earth. Too many greenhouse gases make the Earth's blanket thicker and traps in too much heat.
This causes climate change.
Why should we care about climate change?
Climate change has many consequences like extreme weather events, especially increased heat and heat waves ,environmental damage and harming our health.
People are causing climate change through everyday activities that produce greenhouse gas emissions activities like using electricity, generated by burning fossil fuels like coal and gas using petrol when driving our cars, putting food and other organic wastes into landfill.
How can we fix the problem?
We all need to cut our greenhouse gas emissions by doing things like choosing clean renewable energy like solar or wind power, taking public transport and walking or riding our bikes, and together calling for ambitious climate change policies from our political leaders.
Doing these things will keep the earth's temperature where it needs to be.
Melbourne is making progress
The good news is that changes are already happening here Melbourne. Trams will soon be powered by renewable energy, businesses all over the city are choosing greener buildings and 100% renewable energy and more of us are choosing sustainable products and services.
Together we can do even better. There is still a lot more we can do together. This is why the City of Melbourne has developed a plan to help us all cut our emissions and make a real impact on climate change. It might be a global problem but the solutions are right here in our city.
To find out more about what the City of Melbourne is doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and how you can do the same visit melbourne.vic.gov.au and search for 'sustainability'.
