MP signs pledge

WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has shown her commitment to tackling global warming by adding her name to a campaign to try to cut the country’s carbon emissions.
She has signed up for the campaign 10:10 which has been devised by the people who made the climate change film “Age of Stupid” – a powerful call to arms for all those who want to save the planet.
The campaign gives individuals, schools, businesses and local authorities the chance to do their bit to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions by working out how they can cut the amount of C02 they produce by 10 per cent in 2010.
Ms Jones said: “I’m signing up to the 10:10 campaign because it gives me a chance to really show I can make a difference on a personal level to tacking climate change.
“People in Warrington are already making an effort but signing up means that effort is visible. Everyone who signs up can be part of a big national effort – all of us pulling together to prevent global warming.
“In addition to the things I already do I will be making my contribution by turning down the thermostat at home, fitting more energy saving light bulbs, using the car less often and walking more, and buying in-season fruit and veg.
“This campaign is a chance to send a message to all those politicians meeting in Copenhagen at the end of the year to agree a deal on how the world can stop runaway climate change.”
Ms Jones said Britain’s climate change secretary, Ed Milliband, would be representing the UK and the more UK citizens made their voices heard the better he could argue for an ambitious deal.
“China and the United States need to know that we in Britain really care. Each one of us who signs up is making a commitment personally – world leaders in turn must work as hard as possible for a deal that will leave the planet safe for our children and grandchildren.”
Anyone can sign up to 10:10 at www.1010uk.org/