Newport East

Tackling Climate Change Is A Priority 05 February 2008

The Big Ask Got Bigger in Newport

Flanked by one of Newport's biggest bands, Jessica Morden MP and Paul Flynn MP made a further commitment to encouraging the Government to increase the targets set out in the forthcoming Climate Change Bill.

Jessica Morden MP said "This was a great event made even more special by the apperance of GLC. The Newport Friends of the Earth are a very active group and I would like to congratulate them on their work on this important issue."

Jessica went on to say "I realise there is a growing consensus that the 60% targets are not enough and that the Government should increase the minimum target to 80%. I am encouraged that the Prime Minister has publicly stated that he is open to this increase in the target in a recent speech. His willingness to consider this change is backed up by the recently convened Climate Change Committee to look at the implications of increasing the target to 80%."

"I understand that many people are frustrated about time being taken to make the decision on increasing the target but its important to properly collate and study the evidence before making a final decision. Whatever the minimum target, the Government is committed to try to achieve greater reductions in the comming years."

If you would like to get involved with this Campaign in Newport contact FOE Newport click here for details

To read more about the GLC event see South Wales Argus