Why climate mattersThe birds and wildlife we know and love are already being affected in many ways by changes in the climate.
Read our real-life accounts to find out what is happening around the UK.
Climate change is already occurring. Globally, the warmest recorded decade was the 1990s and all the 10 warmest years have been since 1990, including every year since 1997. More... |  |
Increased flooding and rain from climate change can spell disaster for birds and wildlife. Find out how our nature reserves, such as the Ouse Washes and Strumpshaw Fen, are feeling the effects. More... |  |
Climate change won’t just bring new birds to our shores, it could make familiar birds disappear from our gardens and countryside. Find out who the winners and losers will be. More... |  |
Sandeels are disappearing due to warming of the sea and seabirds are not finding enough food to sustain themselves and their young. Find out what's happening to our seabirds and their young. More... |  |
Latest climate news
 | Air today, gone tomorrow 3 December 2008 Experts have dismissed claims that rare wildlife on the unique shingle expanse of Dungeness will be safe from nearby airport expansion. |
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The RSPB is part of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition. If you care, count. We can make our politicians, at home and on the international stage, take the actions needed. And that means making your voice, your actions, count.
| We can do it - here's how!Concerned about the effects of climate change? Wondering how, and if, you can make a difference? There are lots of simple ways for you to have your say and help, from greening your lifestyle to supporting our work and campaigns. Together, we can make a difference!
What we're doingWe are involved in everything from practical habitat management work and species research, to advocating greener energy and lifestyles and lobbying Government for better climate policies.
We are working in a variety of ways to influence others - from lobbying Government for new climate change polices to promoting green energy. More... |  |
We are protecting our nature reserves against the impacts of climate change and creating new ones to provide more homes for birds and other wildlife. More... |  |
Do you, like us, want a future that's clean and green, where wildlife and people can thrive in a safe climate and we get our energy from truly sustainable sources? Could you live with the alternative: that we keep pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere at profligate speed, running up the planet's temperature? More... |  |
Did you know?
Our electronic goods are getting more efficient, but if we buy more and more of them, we could end up cancelling out the energy savings. The US Government estimates that the electricity used by small appliances like cordless tools, computers, and security systems could account for nearly half of the electricity consumption in American households by 2015.
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