The need for urgent response and action
Sir David King, former Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government has said that “Climate change is the most severe problem that we are facing today, more serious even than the threat of terrorism.” We are much too late to ‘undo’ climate change – we can only mitigate the damage. Most scientists advise that once global temperature increases reach 2°C a number of ‘tipping points’ are likely to kick in with the effect of speeding up global warming. Assuming current patterns in greenhouse gas emissions and global temperatures continue, the world will reach this temperature by 2020, probably before. That does not allow much time for action…
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Climate Code Red The case for emergency action
Wake up, freak out, get a grip A powerful cartoon explaining tipping points and the need for urgent action
A safe climate A detailed plan to get back to safe levels of carbon
10:10 A new campaign encouraging people to pledge to reduce their emissions by 10% by 2010
"The shadows" A very moving and powerful song with images on Youtube from Sandel
Greenpeace A challenging short video about the Kingsnorth Six
Guardian 98 months and counting - an article by Andrew Simms
Energy Saving Trust UK site on responding to climate change
Our options? A sobering video clip from Youtube
Climate Rush A lively organisation based on the suffragette movement, gaining media attention though quirky and political actions
Zero Carbon Britain Download this challenging and radical report sponsored by CAT
New Economics Foundation Climate catalyst – the importance of responding to climate change
Big Picture TV Video clips on climate change from a variety of well known speakers
Time for change Our personal responsibility to respond
Green Alliance A blueprint for responding to climate change
Rising Tide Taking action on the causes of climate change