Press Releases for 2005

AFTER KYOTO - KENT GREENS RECOMMEND ACTION BY INDIVIDUALS TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

17th February 2005

The Kyoto Protocol has come into force. Over 140 states are now committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, these states do not include the USA, China or India. Kent Green Party is offering a list of actions individuals can take to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. Steve Dawe comments: "We recommend Kent residents take the following actions to reduce the County's greenhouse gas emissions:

Upgrade home insulation
Consider obtaining solar water heating, solar panels and mini wind turbines for homes and businesses
Reduce car journeys by walking, cycling and using public transport more
Write to MPs demanding they support Early Day Motion 538 supporting a Contraction and Convergence policy towards global greenhouse gas emissions (1). At the same time, MPs should be reminded that averting climate change will require a cut of 85% in greenhouse gas emissions by the UK, by 2050.
Residents, employers and employees should encourage best practice in re-use and recycling where they live and work, to cut energy wastage
All electricity users should switch to companies committed to supplying and investing in renewable energy(2)
All electricity users should switch appropriate appliances off when not in use, as this wastes energy and costs all electricity consumers about �40 billion each year."

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FURTHER INFORMATION: Steve Dawe, Press Officer, on 01233 645167 or 07747 036192. Address as above.

Notes:

1. Full explanation of Contraction and Convergence can be found at www.greenparty.org.uk/policies - Climate Change. This policy has been developed and promoted by the Global Commons Institute, see www.gci.org.uk for more details.

2. The Kent Energy Centre, supported by all of Kent�s local authorities, provides advice on energy conservation and renewable energy installation: 01233 646663 and www.kentenergycentre.org.uk

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