Small steps by Kilkenny’s Climate Heroes make big impact

and they want to know how they can help. e Climate Hero’s Challenge shows us how everyday actions can make an enormous di erence if we get together and all do our best.”

Cllr Maria Dollard, Chair of KKB praised all the groups who took part. “ e [Climate Heroes] App was a great help to show us how everyday actions like buying a service rather than new goods saves a huge amount of emissions, as does working from home, not lling the kettle needlessly or repairing something instead of throwing it away; these all make a big di erence.

“Small changes to our behaviour make big changes to our emissions. ere is no one silver bullet for reducing emissions. Everyone can contribute and often you nd it saves money.

“Kilkenny’s community groups were quick to take up the challenge, and they did the county proud. e actions taken by our citizens will have a lasting impact and hopefully be the catalyst for other local groups to follow. Leadership is emerging from our community and this is so heartening.”

For more information about the Climate Heroes challenge, see https:// globalactionplan.ie/blogs/ ireland-has-many-climateheroes/