Humankind is facing its greatest challenge.

10 years to cut carbon pollution by 45%.

30 years to cut to zero.

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Over a week, see if you can cut your emissions by 45%..

Check the data below and decide where you could make your biggest cuts.

 

Hints:

ELECTRICITY:Switch electricity supplier to Community Power (100% renewable)

 

TRANSPORT: keep to 80km/hr as top speed and check your tyres. Or even better, leave the car at home.  

 

FOOD: Buy only locally produced food for a week. Use leftovers. Buy only what you know you will eat. Do not buy special offers if you are not sure you will eat all of them.

 

WASTE: Buy only fresh food in biodegradable packaging.

 

WATER: Do not leave tap running for any reason.Wash dishes in basin.

        

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  Comparison of GHG emissions between 1990 - 2016

 

Waste: Down 38%

Residential: Down 19%

Agriculture: Down 2.4%

           Road transport: UP 145%

Demand our government...

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1.

Ban all advertising for fossil fuel and fossil fuel dependent merchandise.

2.

Put Health warnings on all fossil fuel dependent goods.

 

For example:

 

'This vehicle  damages the health of future generations'.

3.

Oblige Petrol stations to provide checks on tyre pressures with every fill of fuel.