Carbon Dating1 March 2006
At the beginning of March a large hall in Westminster hosted an extraordinary event called 'Carbon Dating'.
Menzies Campbell looks enthusiastic about his Carbon Date
Carbon dating is an activity a bit like speed dating but which has two (subtle?) differences - the conversation is restricted to climate change, and the 'dates' are all MPs.
The hall was packed with people from a wide variety of backgrounds - but all with a common interest in climate change.
Hundreds of people from environmental, development and faith groups took part in the event, organised by the Stop Climate Chaos coalition, to call for urgent action on climate change.
Tony Juniper, Director of Friends of the Earth,
stressed the need for action
The hall was packed with people eager to meet with MPs and to ask them to take action.
Margaret Beckett listening intently on her Carbon Date.
Over 60 MPs rose to the challenge - including some big hitters - Margaret Beckett, David Cameron and Menzies Cambell.
David Cameron, as mystery MP No 41, was also keen to stress the Conservative's commitment to taking action
They were each given a number to wear, and had ten minutes per table to make their mark.
Alan Simpson MP (Lab, Nottingham South) on his date
Like any event, some impressed their potential dates more than others - but everyone agreed that this was a inspiring and interesting way to get the point across.
Barry Sheerman MP (Lab, Huddersfield)
makes his point on Table 10
makes his point on Table 10
Thank you for all of you there were able to come Carbon Dating.
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Nick Clegg MP (Lib Dem, Sheffield Hallam) also took part
Whether or not you were able to come - don't worry because we planning an even bigger national event in London on Saturday Nov 4th - so book this date in your diaries now!
Nazmul Chowdhury, Practical Action Bangladesh,
spoke passionately about the huge impacts
of climate change on his country
spoke passionately about the huge impacts
of climate change on his country
If you would like to see more pictures from the day, or even watch the short clip of the proceedings - check out Stop Climate Chaos.
Friends of the Earth, as part of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition will continue to keep the pressure on the government.
You can help us by spreading the word about The Big Ask campaign.
© Stop Climate Chaos, Wildefry/Tearfund and Simon Williams/RSPB
