We need to do more to cut CO2 emissions say Lib Dems
February 20, 2008 5:08 AM
The Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign to persuade the Government to set a higher target for cuts in Britain's CO2 emissions. As part of the campaign environment spokesperson, Steve Webb, is asking people to join a Facebook group, lobby their own MP and share information about which MPs are willing to help press for change.
This is the text from the Facebook site which explains the campaign.
This campaign exists to persuade the Government to set a binding target of an 80% cut in Britain's CO2 emissions by 2050, rather than the 60% that is currently contained in the Climate Change Bill.
Launched by Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg MP and environment spokesperson Steve Webb MP, the campaign is open to anyone who believes that the climate change crisis is so urgent that we need to cut our CO2 emissions further and faster.
Later in the year MPs will be able to vote on whether to replace the 60% target with a tougher 80% target, which is supported by environmental groups and leading scientists.
This group has two aims:
(1) to show the Government the strength of support for an 80% CO2 target;
(2) to encourage people across Britain to contact their local MP and report back to the group every time an MP signs up to support the 80% target if there is a vote in the House of Commons.
By joining the group you are helping to show the strength of support for the target and encouraging MPs to sign up.
To contact your MP, email them through http://www.upmystreet.com/commons/l/, or write to them at House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
As soon as you get a response from your MP saying that they will (or won't) support the 80% target, let us know on the group wall. You can also email a copy of their reply to Steve Webb at webbs@parliament.uk or fax it to him on 020 7219 1110 .
Please encourage all your friends to join this group - together we can make a difference to the future of the planet!
Further information about Lib Dem environment policies and other national policies, can be found at www.libdems.org.uk
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