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Impact on climate and solutions
Impact on climate and solutions
In the UK, agriculture is responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, 83% of ammonia air pollution, and 16% of water pollution. More intensive forms of farming are the leading cause of harm to wildlife.
The biggest impact on climate is our meat-heavy diet.
Approximately one third of Wirral’s land area is still used for agricultural purposes (Natural England’s National Character Area (NCA) Profile and Agricultural Census). Much of it is exported.
The number of market gardens on Wirral is decreasing..
Wirral’s allotments are oversubscribed, but there are some spaces available and community garden options such as Incredible Edible Hoylake. Wirral has weekly farmers markets, some remaining market gardens and an increasing number of vegetarian and vegan food options.
Three things you can do
Wirral Environmental Network is an environmental education charity (Registration No. 1068306) set up to promote and facilitate ethical and environmentally friendly lifestyles.
We do not have set opening hours, although you will usually find someone in the office most weekday mornings.
Please ring to check, and avoid a wasted journey. Our number is 0151 639 2121 and you can leave a message if no-one is around to answer immediately. Alternatively, please email wen@la21.net