Copenhagen or bust for climate change
Sir David King, the Government’s former chief scientific advisor, has called climate change ‘a far greater threat to the world than international terrorism’. He is right. We must mobilise against global warming and Copenhagen will be the rallying point.
Labour’s time in office has seen rising carbon emissions, plans agreed for a third runway at Heathrow, more dirty coal-fired power stations and more nuclear energy plants.
This is the shameful record which the Prime Minister will be taking to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Only the Liberal Democrats have the distinctive policies to tackle climate change in Britain. Policies like signing up to the 10:10 campaign, and persuading all developed nations to slash carbon emissions by 40% by 2020. In Scotland we have been even more ambitious, leading the world with a call for a 42% reduction in the next decade.
This is the radical message that I will be taking to Copenhagen. I want Scotland to be Europe’s renewable powerhouse with more jobs and investment coming to our shores. You can help deliver this message to the Government loud and clear by joining the campaign – please visit www.georgelyon.org.uk/copenhagen
This is an opportunity for everyone to get involved. In the run up to the Copenhagen Summit I want the Liberal Democrats to spread the word about our radical green agenda. I want everybody who cares about our planet to be left in no doubt that only the Liberal Democrats can take the difficult decisions that will protect our environment for future generations.
This must start on Saturday with The Wave. On 5 December 2009, tens of thousands of people will march through the streets of Britain to send the message load and clear – we want a global climate deal.
I will be joining Liberal Youth Scotland at the march in Glasgow and I hope you will be able to join us there.
Time is running out to save our environment; Copenhagen may be our last chance. We must come away from Denmark with more than a souvenir photo and a lot of hot air. Your voice can ensure we get tough and effective action on climate change. I urge you to use it.
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George Lyon is Liberal Democrat MEP for Scotland, and is attending the Copenhagen climate change summit.
