Greenhouse Gas Emissions

For over the past 200 years, the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, and deforestation have caused the concentrations of heat-trapping "greenhouse gases" to increase significantly in our atmosphere. These gases prevent heat from escaping to space, somewhat like the glass panels of a greenhouse.

Greenhouse gases are necessary to life as we know it, because they keep the planet's surface warmer than it otherwise would be. But, as the concentrations of these gases continue to increase in the atmosphere, the Earth's temperature is climbing above past levels. According to NOAA and NASA data, the Earth's average surface temperature has increased by about 1.2 to 1.4ºF in the last 100 years. The eight warmest years on record (since 1850) have all occurred since 1998, with the warmest year being 2005. Most of the warming in recent decades is very likely the result of human activities. Other aspects of the climate are also changing such as rainfall patterns, snow and ice cover, and sea level.

If greenhouse gases continue to increase, climate models predict that the average temperature at the Earth's surface could increase from 3.2 to 7.2ºF above 1990 levels by the end of this century. Scientists are certain that human activities are changing the composition of the atmosphere, and that increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases will change the planet's climate. But they are not sure by how much it will change, at what rate it will change, or what the exact effects will be.

OUR TEAM

Our people are the faces and the voice of Climate Change Solutions Ltd. We are committed to equality and diversity and providing innovative business solutions. Our people are passionate and creative in their approach and our success is measured by the results we achieve.

Board of Directors

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Tony McNally

Managing Director

Tony established Climate Change Solutions Ltd as a not for profit company promoting synergies and partnership to deliver low carbon solutions. ‘Building the Low Carbon Future’ - 20th May 2008 was the 8th Annual Conference delivered by Climate Change Solutions Ltd. Tony has 20 years experience working on environmental technology exhibitions, green shows and conferences with local authorities. His activities contributed to the Pledge to the Planet project leading to and as the central feature at the United Nation Earth Summit, Brazil 1992. Last year Tony organised a series of seminars in the International Global Cities Conference, Lyon and is currently developing a Decentralised Intelligent Energy and Services Network (DIESN) for both the United Kingdom and European Union.

Tony can be contacted at: tony@climate-change-solutions.co.uk or tel. 024 7623 6623

Tatiana Panteli

Project Director

Tatiana is a Project Manager of national and international projects. She has extensive experience in preparing and working in EU-funded projects since 2006. She has been involved in the management and coordination and evaluation of several successful projects at National, Regional and EU levels under the Lifelong Learning and EQUAL initiatives. Tatiana also worked in the field of research and project evaluation for SMEs, private and public bodies and Associations developing finance strategies, business planning, delivering workshops and training, organising seminars, conferences, training courses and workshops. She is also a member of ‘Decentralised and Intelligent Energy Services’ network in the UK.

Tatiana can be contacted at: tatiana@climate-change-solutions.co.uk or tel. 024 7623 6149