UK Election
Posted by mlamond in Clean up the World, Green News, Uncategorized, green media, greentv news on 29. Apr, 2010 | 1 Comment
May 6th is the UK’s election day and the leaders of the country’s largest three political parties – Gordon Brown, Nick Clegg and David Cameron have released video statements about their commitment to taking action on the environment. You can watch all three statements on Green TV at the following:
Gordon Brown – http://www.green.tv/asktheclimatequestion_gordon_brown
Nick Clegg – http://www.green.tv/asktheclimatequestion_nick_clegg
David Cameron – http://www.green.tv/asktheclimatequestion_david_cameron
Green TV would also like to remind UK voters that other parties and candidates are available – and that the opinions expressed in these videos are not necessarily ours!
That’s our disclaimer over…..
I’d also like to draw your attention to a film produced by think tank The Green Alliance. Called The Last Parliament, it features the dulcet tones of Sir Trevor Macdonald and highlights what should be the top priorities for the UK’s next parliament.
Watch it at – http://www.green.tv/ga_last_parliament
We’ll await the results next Friday.
(non)Governmental Creates New UK Ministry
Posted by annied in DEFRA, Kew Gardens, carbon trading on 29. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
The New Economics Foundation (hence, NEF) launched its informal study of personal carbon budgeting via an art cultural piece at the Bigger Picture Festival of Interdependence last Saturday. A “rationette” explained the new Ministry of Actually Trying To Do Something About It and handed out carbon ration booklets. [Click to Watch an explanation of the study, and how you can get involved]
The Future Starts Here: Parliament debates 10:10
Posted by annied in campaign on 19. Oct, 2009 | 1 Comment
This week our Government has the opportunity to take a bold leap towards immediate cuts in our emissions. The Liberal Democrats have tabled a motion to garner cross party support for 10:10 Based on one simple ask, 10:10 calls on all of us to commit to a 10% reduction in our carbon emissions in 2010. On Wednesday, the motion being discussed will call on parliament, the government estate and the public sector to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 10% in 2010 compared to 2009 levels. Gordon Brown, his cabinet, the shadow cabinet and the Liberal Democrat party have already signed up. At the time of writing, the 10:10 campaign has gathered over 35,000 supporters from all sectors. The motion may just have enough support to pass.
Blog Action Day: Ecopsychologist says that it’s time to “constructively frighten people.”
Posted by annied in campaign, climate change on 15. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
Brayne:“The challenge is: how do we mobilize the fear centers of the brain in a way that doesn’t immobilize people. If you shout at them they shut down, if you don’t tell them what’s happening they do nothing…. We have to make this relevant to people’s personal survival.”
Brayne is convinced the way to do that is for the governments to tell their people the truth: at this point it’s a question of adaptation and mitigation– not avoiding a global temperature rise of two degree Celsius. We must change our collective behavior as a species and we must change now. We must paint a grim picture of the future and convince the public that it will happen.
Young British Green Bloggers (part 2): Sarah Jane Howe of thegreenvillage.co.uk
Posted by annied in green media, greenblogs, young on 13. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
Part 2 of our series on young British green bloggers: Sarah Jane Howe (& Chris) from greenvillage.co.uk answered some questions about her green ah-ha moment, her wicked ride, and her life’s mission.
Greenpeace Mounts Westminster
Posted by annied in Green News on 12. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
“Let them do their bit and they’ll come down when they’re ready. They’ll need something to eat or the toilet in a bit,” said one police man. Police presence is notable on the street, as is Greenpeace’s base camp behind St. Margaret’s Church. Not to dampen the London police’s optimism but Greenpeace’s activists are likely prepared for hunger and toilet eventualities.
The Tories, EU bashing, and your food supply
Posted by annied in DEFRA, Environment Agency, Green News, climate change on 06. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
As the Tory Conference continues in Manchester, and David Cameron trashes the EU, let’s take a minute to remember just what the EU has done for the UK. There is a common myth in food and drug regulation that just because a problem isn’t evident in a lab, there won’t be a problem in (uncontrolled environment) the real world.
Weekend News’ dire prediction for climate negotiations confirmed last week at Carbon Show
Posted by annied in climate change on 05. Oct, 2009 | Comments Off
What’s at stake for countries in the global South is nothing short of their future economic development. As a result, they are holding out for everything they can get– the most equal intellectual property rights deals, the most aid money. Their populations will suffer first and hardest. So, no one can appear to give too much too quickly, on either side. The question is this: have talks stalled, or there’s too much at stake for anybody to give an inch before the final meeting?