Everyone can play their part to combat climate change

Rory Palmer, Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Hinckley and Bosworth is backing the 10:10 carbon reduction campaign.

The 10:10 campaign encourages people and organisations to reduce their carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. As world leaders gather at the United Nations in New York to discuss the global fight against climate change, Rory Palmer is urging local people and businesses to play their part.

After signing up to the 10:10 campaign Rory Palmer said:

“Climate change is the most important and pressing global issue. Without reaching a new international settlement on carbon emissions we will struggle to achieve real justice for the worlds poor. We need to see decisive and courageous leadership from the world’s political leaders. I am pleased that Gordon Brown is the first leader to confirm that he will go to the Copenhagen summit in December to work on a new global climate change treaty.”

“However, tackling climate change demands action from us all in our everyday lives. Everyone can play their part. That’s why I am backing the 10:10 campaign and I would encourage people and organisations across Hinckley and Bosworth to sign up as well including the Borough Council and our parish councils, schools and businesses.”

The 10:10 campaign website is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/10-10