Is there still time to reverse the climate crisis? World leaders are gathering for major climate talks. Some say we can only find a way forward if we stay positive.
Five great ways to save Planet Earth
Recipe for success: Statistics from the National Lottery Community Fund find that while more than half (56%) of UK adults are worried about the impact of climate change on their community, 64% still believe in the power of individual action. Glossary
Azerbaijan - A former Soviet Republic between the Caspian Sea and Caucasus mountains.
COP - The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (known as the Conference of the Parties). In 2024, it is COP29.
Droughts - A time when there is not enough water and the ground is very dry.
Renewable - Energy sources, such as wind and solar power.
Fossil fuels - Fuels made from decomposing plants and animals, including coal, natural gas and oil. These fuels release carbon dioxide, causing global warming.
ZEV - Zero emission vehicles.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Millennials - People who reached adulthood in the early 21st Century.
Gen Z - Short for Generation Z, meaning people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s.