Published Date:
08 January 2010
WITH the Copenhagen climate change summit now over, many are saying an ambitious deal is impossible and that we should all give up.
I disagree. While the deal was far from everything we hoped for, public pressure was critical in securing the gains we did achieve – such as aid for poor countries to adapt to climate change.
The British government was at the forefront in pushing for an ambitious deal, and I know public concern about climate change was key to that.
It's now critical that we ensure countries stick to their pledges and work on more ambitious efforts to tackle climate change. Public pressure will, therefore, become more important, not less important.
I've sent a direct message to Ed Miliband to show my support for UK leadership and I'd urge you to do the same via the www.EdsPledge.com website.
The campaign to save the planet from climate change has only just begun, but it's a fight we have to win.
Val Marshall, Church Fenton
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Last Updated:
08 January 2010 2:23 PM
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