Picture a world without CO₂ emissions

People from across Sunderland were invited to take a photograph of themselves in their favourite place in Sunderland with the balloon opposite, which read, "I want to save my environment by reducing my CO2 emissions".

The competition received over 30 entries and included photographs taken at Fulwell Windmill, Stadium of Light and Mowbray Park.                                

Barmston Village Primary School - "Enjoying our wildlife garden"

Jack White - "View over High Moorsley"

How will the weather change in Sunderland?

Climate change will alter the weather for all of us in the North East. That's why we're asking people to think about the places in Sunderland that they want to protect from climate change. To help you understand how your favourite places could be affected by climate change, the following lists what changes in the weather you can expect in Sunderland by the year 2050:

• Hotter temperatures, with extremes being around 3 degrees C greater than today;
• More heatwaves
• 20% more rainfall in winter
• 50% less snow in winter
• Sea level rising by 20-30 cm.

Balloon releases

Whilst balloons and the images of them are used within the climate change campaign, we do not encourage or support the use of any balloons for balloon releases.  Once released, balloons not only become a source of litter but can pose a serious threat to wildlife.  10% of released balloons don't burst, but float back down to earth where animals have swallowed them, causing their gut's to become blocked and can even become entangled in balloon ribbons and string.  Even biodegradable latex balloons can take several months or years to biodegrade, so please dispose of them responsibly. 

For more information on balloon releases and tips on wildlife friendly balloon use, visit the  Marine Conservation Society website.

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