How we can save the planet

There’s now a groundswell of opinion that we can’t afford to wait for politicians to take the lead. People must take their own actions to reduce carbon emissions dramatically before it’s too late.

Since 27 per cent of emissions are generated by our homes, this is where we need to make an impact.

But once low energy lightbulbs have been installed and the extra sweater put on, the options for further action become especially difficult for private tenants.