COP26 - the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - is taking place in Glasgow over the coming two weeks, with delegates and world leaders putting heads together to bring climate change under control and manage human impacts on the planet. Countries are using the conference to set out plans to reduce carbon emissions, and some of these will be very technical and specific, with citizens expected to chip in and do their bit, too.

       There are a few ways that households in Britain could be affected by the outcomes of the conference.

       One will be the expected requirement to make the change from petrol or diesel to electric vehicles by 2030.

       Another will impact how our homes are heated, as households will be urged to insulate homes and switch to low-carbon heating as gas boilers are phased out.

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       The Government is already offering ￡5,000 to households in England and Wales to replace their gas boilers with heat pumps.

       Your access to affordable flights might also change in the future.

       Short-haul flights where affordable options such as trains are available could soon be cut.

       However, environmentalists and scientists have said long-haul flights are the real carbon offenders, calling for higher taxes and duties on flings covering more than 4,000 miles.

       A successful summit will see all attending nations back a strong statement that recommits to net zero emissions by 2050 - as well as big reductions by 2030.

       Specific pledges will also be required, on things like ending coal use, petrol cars and protecting nature.

       Developing countries will want a significant financial package over the next five years, to help them adapt to rising temperatures.

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       While world leaders are trying to put policies in place to solve man-made problems, everyone needs to act for this to work.

       There are plenty of things you can do around your own home and in your daily life which can help.

       Some things might feel like a challenge, but once you#ve made the change it will only get easier.

       Here is a list of ideas: