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Johnny Borrell, lead singer of Razorlight has joined Friends of the Earth on an eco trip around London to experience some of the solutions to climate change. The Razorlight front man is supporting The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth's climate campaign for a strong climate change law. [1]

During the day Johnny:

- Test-drove a Vectrix electric scooter - the first of its kind in the world. The high performance Vectrix scooter has a top speed of 62 mph and zero emissions. [2]

- Recorded an exclusive new song, Funeral Blues, for Friends of the Earth at theUK's only solar powered recording studio. Studio A at The Premises in Hoxton, East Londonis powered by 18 solar panels [3]. Funeral Blues is available to download for free from Friends of the Earths website: www.foe.co.uk.

- Prepared lunch with TV chef, Oliver Rowe at his restaurant, Konstam. Oliver sources most of the food used in the restaurant from within greater London - cutting down on food miles. [4]

- Transport through the city was provided by Transport for London's diesel-electric hybrid double-decker bus [5] and an Ecoigo hybrid taxi [6]. The bus is a world first and emits up to 40 per cent less carbon dioxide than its diesel counterparts.

The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth climate campaign is calling on the Government to introduce a climate change law which commits the UK to cutting its carbon dioxide emissions by at least three per cent every year. A strong law would force the Government to introduce measures that could allow climate solutions to flourish. Electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, solar power and locally sourced food are just a few of the examples of the technologies that exist and which could benefit from a strong law.

Johnny Borrell said:

"Working with Friends of the Earth on The Big Ask climate campaign has made me realise that climate change is a problem we can solve. The solutions to climate change exist - from solar power to electric bikes and locally sourced food - we just aren't making the most out of them. That's why I support The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth's campaign for a strong climate change law. A strong law will make sure the Government does all it can to help these solutions flourish."

Friends of the Earth's Director, Tony Juniper said:

"Johnny has experienced some of the solutions to climate change which are out there - promoted by forward thinking individuals or businesses. However these solutions need to be main stream if we are going to make the cuts in carbon dioxide emissions that are needed. The Government can help make this happen. To ensure they do, we need a strong climate change law that commits the UK to cutting its emissions by at least 3 per cent a year."