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London Borough of Lambeth

….3 In 2018, energy within homes accounted for 42% of our emissions, which is a notably higher share than the UK average of only 27.5%.3 Most of the energy we use in homes is to provide heat, and in the majority of buildings in Lambeth this is through gas powered heating systems. By decarbonising heat within the borough and improving building energy efficiency, we can have a significant…

… to come which will define our future as we grapple with the greatest challenge of our time - man-made global heating and its effects on people and our planet. These effects will not be confined to some faraway place. We have already begun to feel the effects of climate change right here in our borough. The flooding we have experienced over the last couple of years is a clear early warning sign…

… declining biodiversity. The winter of 2021 saw dramatic rises in the cost of gas used to heat our homes, which has exacerbated fuel poverty amongst our most vulnerable. Our streets are congested with cars creating noise, taking up space, affecting safety and air quality. As the 5th most densely populated borough in the UK, Lambeth faces increased risks of exposure to hotter temperatures, as well…

… are already seeing the impact that the global climate and ecological emergency is having on our communities, from widespread flash flooding to deaths caused by high levels of air pollution and unprecedented heat waves. Taking action to cut our emissions, clean our air and adapt to extreme weather events requires system change, and everyone needs to play their part. In other words, a radical…

… for work; she’s going to be on site today delivering the last of the major retrofit jobs in the borough for a block of flats that was originally built in the 1970s. The work will mean that current and future residents can stay warm and comfortable in the winter without spending lots of money on energy bills. In the summer, the living walls also help to reduce high temperatures in the heat waves…