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| Update on Climate Change |
 In October 2008 the Government introduced a strong Climate Change Law: one that sets annual targets and a tough overall emissions reduction target of 80%, which incorporates aviation and shipping emissions. Now we must turn the promised cuts in CO2 into reality – by implementing the law locally with communities and local authorities.The impact of the current economic climate is having a negative effect on households, and small as well as big business. It would be easy with the financial system crash and credit crunch to dismiss the impact of climate change as not important. But according to Friends of the Earth, climate change will have a big impact on the real economy as well as the environment. The spell that the market can fix everything is broken, and the state has been called in to rescue the economy. A fundamental shift in thinking is needed in order to tackle climate change; the economic recession needs new regulation and public investment. Friends of the Earth’s proposals are also part of the solution to the UK’s troubled economy. An extensive programme of improved home insulation across the UK will cut fuel bills and emissions, create jobs, and increase energy security. The cost of inaction on climate change will be greater than the cost of action. If we are to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions, we have to tackle the way we heat our homes and offices; 47% of our carbon emissions come from this alone. Good Energy (goodenergy.co.uk) has just launched its Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The most common available form of renewable heat is from solar thermal panels, which use solar energy instead of the standard gas boiler to heat household water. By installing these we can greatly reduce the amount of carbon emitted, and therefore benefit the environment. Switching to Good Energy as your electricity supplier is a first step – it means 100% renewable electricity! By Amelia Mills
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