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The ambition to make Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050 will only be successful if everyone – from individuals to organisations, to local and national governments – takes action.

From food and clothes to cosmetics and mobile phones, our consumption has a considerable impact on the planet. Want to tackle that challenge? Then raise your voice at our upcoming Youth Dialogue.

It’s getting vital to reduce our energy use – because of rising global temperatures, of course, but also rising energy costs. Why not set yourself a challenge and see if you can achieve a few of these over the coming month?

Let’s start with the numbers: did you know that 40% of Europe’s energy use goes into heating, cooling and powering the buildings in which we live and work?

The future of our planet is in young people’s hands – and many are taking action. Even small steps, such as reducing your meat consumption or swapping the car for your bike, can make a big difference.

What do trees actually do for us? We know they’re the lungs of the Earth and a key ally in the fight against climate change, sucking carbon out of our atmosphere and producing oxygen for us to breathe.

As the year draws to a close, the European Climate Pact is gathering pace and inspiring more and more people and organisations to make a pledge for the planet.

Did you know that cars can be both high-performance and climate-friendly? Electric vehicles are being increasingly used in motorsports such as rally driving, because they’re fast, efficient, and emit three times less CO2 than conventional combustion engines.

From cheaper public transport to better insulation in your home, there are many ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But how can you have a say on the most effective solutions decided at European level?