Why Insulate?

Global Warming - More dangerous than you imagine

The human race is engaged in the largest and most dangerous scientific experiment in history. It may not be intentional, but we're beginning to experience the disastrous consequences of tampering with the Earth's atmosphere. The phenomenon known as global warming is occurring because large volumes of greenhouse gases - including carbon dioxide (CO 2) – are escaping and accumulating in the Earth's atmosphere. This causes the planet's average air and ocean temperatures to increase and sea levels to rise, resulting in increasingly severe weather conditions. This effect is called climate change and it's already beginning to happen.

The facts make for uncomfortable reading:

• Nine out of ten of the warmest years on record occurred between 1990 and 2003
• During the 20th Century, the average global temperature rose by 0.6 degrees centigrade.
• This century they will rise by another 5.8 degrees.

It's not too late to act, but we need to do so now. If we start solving the problem today, we can make the future more comfortable for everybody.

Climate Change - What causes it?

The climate change that we are experiencing as a result of global warming won't just lead to the temperature rising by a couple of degrees. The effects will be dramatic and cause extreme weather conditions - including gales, droughts, massive floods and increasingly fierce weather.

The energy we use to heat, cool and light our homes is responsible for more than 40% of all the CO 2 released by power stations. So reducing these emissions would be a huge step in slowing down climate change. There are a number of ways we can achieve this. And it's not as difficult as you might think.

Reducing CO 2 Emissions - How easy is it?

To combat the global warming that causes climate change, the Government is committed to reducing CO 2 emissions. They recognise that there are different ways to reduce the amount of CO 2 polluting the atmosphere and renewable energy sources are planned for the future. Another way is to make our existing power stations more efficient. The most effective way to immediately reduce CO 2 emissions is to reduce energy demand with energy efficient light bulbs and boilers and to insulate homes/factories and schools to higher levels. With lower CO 2 emissions, warmer homes and much lower fuel bills, we would all be comfortably better off.

Insulation - The best way for you to save energy

Good ways to reduce the amount of energy a home uses include:

• Lay insulation in your loft.
• Have Cavity Insulation Installed in your walls