Are you up for the Challenge?
10:10 ...... Are you up for the Challenge? ......
New year, new green you!
Happy new year! This is traditionally the time that we already
feeling somewhat less enthusiastic about all those ambitious resolutions we
made at midnight on 1st January. All those good intentions to get fit, to eat
better, to help others, to make a greater effort to see our friends, all start
to get drowned out by the pace of modern life. But if you’re looking for fresh
inspiration, or determined to hold out and make your resolution stick, why not
gather your enthusiasm, be inspired and resolve to make this a greener new year
by joining the 10:10 campaign!
What is 10:10?
10:10 is an ambitious project to unite every sector of British
society behind one simple idea: that by working together we can achieve a 10%
cut in the UK’s carbon emissions in 2010.
It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of a huge problem like
climate change, but by uniting everyone around immediate, effective and
achievable action, 10:10 enables us all to make a meaningful difference.
Why bother?
Cutting 10% in one year is a bold target, but for most of us it’s
an achievable one, and is in line with what scientists say we need over the
next 18 months. We now know for certain that unless we act quickly to reduce
our use of dirty fossil fuels, humanity will face terrible problems in the
years to come. Politicians have so far failed to do what needs to be done, so
it’s time for ordinary people to step in and show that we’re ready to defend
our children’s futures. It’s now or never for the climate.
This chart shows the average breakdown between different types of household energy use and shows the areas where you can make the most difference:
Join the national 10:10 campaign
By signing up to a 10% target we’re not just supporting 10:10 –
we’re making it happen. In our homes, in our workplaces, our schools and our
hospitals, our galleries and football clubs and universities, we’ll be backing
each other up as we take the first steps on the road to becoming a zero-carbon
society
10:10 is the perfect opportunity to discover what’s possible when
we work together. Let’s get started! To sign up go to:
http://www.1010uk.org/.
Support the Steyning 10:10 Campaign
Steyning 10:10 aims to make a start right here in Steyning. The
idea is to get the whole community thinking about what we can do to cut our
emissions. Then taking action so that together we can make a real difference.
The campaign will run throughout 2010 and is aimed at everyone in Steyning,
Bramber, Upper Beeding and the surrounding area.
Geoff Barnard organised a very successful event at the Steyning
Centre on 2nd December to launch the Steyning 10:10 campaign. The event, which
was very well supported, included a showing of the fantastic film ‘The Age of
Stupid’, and lots of lively discussion after some lovely mulled cider.
We’re looking for volunteers to help steer and organise the
campaign. We will hold a planning meeting in January to put together an Action
Plan. This will include a schedule of activities and events over the next year
to raise awareness, stir up discussion, and share practical information on what
we can do to make a difference.
To find out more, or volunteer to help, please e-mail:
1010steyning@gmail.com or go to www.1010steyning.org.
For more information:
The 1010 website has lots of information on the campaign and how
to cut your carbon emissions:
http://www.1010uk.org/
Another great website is:
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Sophie Goodall, Environmental Specialist
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