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Councils have a big say in UK climate emissions - from how we heat and fuel our homes to how we get around.
The Get Serious About CO2 campaign is calling for every council to do its bit to tackle climate change.
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The latest science tells us that carbon emissions need to fall now and fall fast to avoid dangerous climate change.
If we don't act, a billion of the world's poorest people will be left hungry and homeless.
And people in the UK will be affected by rising food prices, and more floods and droughts.
But if councils got serious about climate change it would:
- boost the local economy
- create green jobs
- slash your fuel bills.
We need to take action to ensure all councils play their part in creating a greener future for everyone.
We're calling for the Government to use the Energy Bill to ensure that every community does its bit to slash CO2.
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Campaign News
Manchester MP will table amendment to Energy Bill
John Leech confirms he'll make the Bill more ambitious
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Bridport calls on Oliver Letwin to strengthen Energy Bill
Crowded public meeting sends a clear message
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Eastbourne signs up to tackle climate change
Council pass motion to cut emissions by 40% and sign petition
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Tunbridge Wells latest council to sign petition to Chris Huhne
Greg Clark MP supports local carbon budgets
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Now Stockport votes to Get Serious About CO2
Hard-fought campaign by Stockport local group bears fruit
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Huhne challenged at public meeting in Eastleigh
Chris Huhne MP challenged at public meeting in Eastleigh
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Call for local carbon budgets to be included in the Energy Bill getting louder
Cross-party support grows
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Minister challenged at public meeting in Stockport
Call for more local action to cut carbon emissions
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Councils across the country support our campaign
Council leaders call for local carbon budgets
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Lib Dems' conference: Huhne hears case for local carbon budgets
Councillors press climate secretary at party conference
Read moreCouncils petition Huhne for local action on climate
Leading councils back Friends of the Earth petition
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Councils allowed to sell electricity
Local authorities able to benefit from the full Feed-in Tariff
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Over 5 million people covered by strong local CO2 targets
But local carbon budgets needed to drive action nationwide
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Key role for local councils if UK is to meet renewable energy targets
New report by renewable energy experts
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Is there a job in the Green Economy for you?
Economic problems? Birmingham's green solutions!
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Press releases
13 Dec -
Is your council serious about climate change?
200 000 people supported Friends of the Earth's campaign The Big Ask and we got a world-first climate law.
Now we need you to help make sure those carbon emissions cuts happen on the ground.
Get serious now
Can you pull a really serious face?
Upload a photo to show you're serious about CO2 and we'll use it to campaign for every council to do its bit on climate change.
And to call for more money and support for councils, so they can get on with:
- fitting green energy
- insultating homes
- improving public transport
Press for change
Tell your MP that all councils must cut CO2
Get serious about CO2
Search for a serious local campaign in your area
Serious supporters so far
Rosa
Ashford
Anna
Chelmsford
Marianne
Wandsworth
kerry
Hyndburn
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