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I love a Climate Change Bill with Bite - 80% reduction in CO2 emissions

Ask your MP to support an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions
CPRE is a member of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition campaigning on the Climate Change Bill. The Bill is being debated in Parliament, and will become law this summer.

Top scientists say the Bill should set a higher target to reduce UK Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. The target should be to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% from 1990 levels by 2050, and should include the UK’s international aviation and shipping emissions.

Help us get a stronger Climate Change Bill by sending a letter to your MP and asking them to sign an Early Day Motion which calls for the 80% reduction in CO2 emissions.
> Take action: write to your MP

I count logoJoin I Count
If you want to join an on-line community and participate in regular actions to reduce your own carbon footprint, whilst also telling politicians they need to act, register at www.icount.org.uk.

I Count was set up by Stop Climate Chaos, a major coalition of NGOs which includes CPRE, fighting climate change.

Tomorrow’s England
Encourage your CPRE branch to support the launch of Tomorrow’s England regional reports on climate change impacts. We’ll need your help to work with local media to encourage local action to halt climate change.
> Tomorrow's England (Climate change and me website)


Low energy bulb. Photo: Stock.xchngFive things you can do
Practical actions you can take to make your contribution to tackling global warming.

1. Buy local foods
Buy local foods and encourage supermarkets to stock them, to help reduce food miles and support local farmers in conserving countryside character.

2. Fly and drive less!
Try to fly and drive less, walk or cycle for short journeys.
A London to Florida return flight in a Boeing 747 has the same climate change effects per passenger as a standard car during its average annual 12,000 mile use.

3. Consider a holiday in England
Consider a holiday in England's beautiful countryside instead of flying overseas.

4. Reduce energy use at home
Insulate your loft, and cavity wall, double-glaze your windows; and buy low-energy light bulbs (grants are available for people over 60). Switch off lights and electrical appliances when you don’t need them. Turn down the thermostat by one degree, and wear an extra layer.

5. Generate low-carbon energy
Consider generating low-carbon or renewable energy, for example by using ground source heat pumps or solar water heaters in your own home.

To work out how much carbon dioxide you generate, try using the ‘carbon calculator’ on either of these websites:
> Resurgence website: carbon calulator
> RSA Carbon Ltd

To find out more about how to reduce your energy consumption, what kind of renewable technologies might suit your needs and where you could buy them, contact:
> Energy Savings Trust
> Centre for Alternative Technology

Join us or make a donationJoin us or make a donation
Join CPRE and become a member of a dynamic network of 60,000 other people helping to protect our countryside.
> Join us or make a donation

Get involved with a local CPRE branch or regional group
CPRE has 200 district groups, 43 branches and 9 regional groups across England – many of whom are working on this campaign.
> Local and regional groups

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Each month, you'll receive our Campaigns Update telling you about our successes and struggles in campaigning for England's beautiful countryside. Get the inside story on what CPRE is up to and how you might be able to help us.
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