Introduction to this chapter
Taking action on climate change is beneficial to health and wellbeing in a number of ways: as a result of improved air quality through reduced use of combustion engine vehicles, increased activity from people walking or cycling more, as well as through reduced fuel poverty from more energy efficient homes. This chapter sets out facts and figures on this topic, links to data for local areas, the business case for taking action, opportunities for action and inspirational examples of successful initiatives from around the country.
