A global problem with local consequences
Our world's climate if facing massive changes because of climate change - a global issue we need to tackle now or face a very difficult future.
We're already seeing the direct effects of climate change with unpredictable weather patterns and increased air pollution.
We need to work together to fix it.
Swale Climate Action
Swale Borough Council is taking ambitious steps to reach net-zero across the borough by 2030. This site will take you through our action plan and progress, what you can do as a resident and what businesses can do too.
We also champion Climate Action in the Community, celebrating ambitious groups, projects and our open spaces.
What is climate change?
Over the past 50 years, the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history and the trend is accelerating.
We’re seeing real impact, with the 20 warmest summers on record occurring in the last 22 years and the top four in the past four years, according to the World Meteorological Organization.