A campaign to cut Leeds’ CO2
40% by 2020
200,000 people backed The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth’s pioneering climate change campaign. As a result the UK passed the world's first law to cut CO2 emissions – 80% by 2050. Together we made it happen.
Reducing carbon emissions has all kinds of benefits. These include reducing fuel poverty, protecting health and biodiversity, and creating jobs and financial security.
A coalition organised by Leeds Friends of the Earth and including TIDAL is now seeking your help to make this happen in Leeds. Join us to make it happen.
Leeds: Get Serious About CO2 is a campaign to lobby Leeds City Council to deliver cuts of 40% by 2020 in Leeds’ total CO2 emissions. Scientists say this is the minimum needed on our way to the 80% cuts by 2050 of the Climate Change Act. They also complement the goals of 10:10, the pledge many have taken to reduce emissions 10% in 2010. All these numbers are the interim targets needed to keep reductions on track, and deliver benefits to people and the planet sooner, not later.
Leeds Council can deliver 40% by 2020 for Leeds because of its responsibility for Housing, Energy and Transport. Other councils across the UK have already signed up to at least 40% by 2020, and their communities will soon see the benefits. If Leeds lags behind then we may lose out on these – lower fuel bills and warmer homes, more green jobs, and a stronger local economy.
For Leeds Council to commit to 40% by 2020 the councillors that represent the different parts of Leeds need to vote for it. Each councillor needs to understand how important the issue is to their voters, and how action will benefit Leeds. That’s why we need your help now – because you will have three of these councillors.
There are a range of things you can do – from sending an email to a face-to-face meeting with your councillor. This way everyone can help.
We can support you with this, by providing example letters, fact sheets and councillor’s contact details.
Want to know more about the National Get Serious Campaign? Visit www.getseriousaboutco2.com