Local MP Signs up to Climate Pledge

Adrian Bailey MP is today adding his name to the campaign in hopes of trying to cut the country’s carbon emissions.

The campaign 10:10 has been put forth by the people who created the climate change documentary “The Age of Stupid”; a powerful call to arms for all those who want to save the planet.

10:10 gives individuals, schools, businesses and local authorities the chance to do their part in reducing the UK’s carbon emissions by working out how they can cut the amount of CO2 they produce by 10% in 2010. 

Adrian Bailey MP said:

“I’m signing my name to the 10:10 campaign because it allows me to really show that I can make a difference on a personal level by tackling the problems of climate change. People in West Bromwich West have already been making efforts. Signing up, however, means that effort is visible. Everyone in West Bromwich West who signs up can be part of a big national effort - all of us working together to prevent global warming.

“It’s also a chance to send a message to all politicians, regardless of party, meeting in the Copenhagen at the end of the year to agree on  a way that we can prevent a point of no return.  Britain’s Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband will be representing the UK and the more UK citizens make their voice heard the better he can argue for an ambitious deal. China and the United States need to know that we in Britain are working hard in stopping this great threat to our world. Each one of us who signs the 10:10 campaign is making a personal commitment. In turn, world leaders must work as hard as possible for a plan that will leave the planet safe for our children and their future.”

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EDITOR’S NOTES

• Anyone can sign up to 10:10 here. http://www.1010uk.org/
• The UK has pledged to cut CO2 emissions by 32% by 2020. The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan sets out how this will be achieved: through renewable energy, cleaner fossil fuels, changing the war we travel, greater energy efficiency in homes and in businesses.
• To find out more about the international climate change talk go to actoncopenhagen.gov.uk.
• Check out your carbon footprint and get help on how to save money and save energy at ActonCO2.org
• In the past, 1.2 million homes have received some form of insulation as a result of the government’s Carbon Reduction Target. This programme is being upgraded to make 20% more money available for energy saving measures for homes.
• Today sees the launch of the Community Energy Savings Programme - 90,000 of homes in the poorest areas will benefit – seeing an average of 20% cut in CO2 emissions and a savings of around £300 in their fuel bills.
• The Department of Energy and Climate Change is already committed to cutting its carbon footprint by 10% this financial year.