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Join Havant Friends of the Earth, the world's largest environmental campaign organization, in tackling climate change, transportation, resource use, waste minimization, green trade justice, and sustainable food practices. Together, let's protect our planet and create a better future for all.
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Ray Cobbett Havant & East Hampshire group
It’s getting warmer Approaching a tipping point?
UN compiled list of species at risk
Who are Friends of the Earth? • The world’s largest environmental campaign organisation • Local to global - Our Community to Worldwide • Not for Profit and Not a Political Party
Campaigns • Climate change • Transport • Resource use & Waste minimisation • Green trade justice • Food
How we work Sharing information & skills Research & lobby Peaceful citizen action
Local Issues Development Flooding Green space Sea level rise
Present coast sea level 5 feet rise in sea level
Source> BBC/EU Sheffield Hallam University
Some of our successes • Waste - Household Waste Recycling Act 2003 • Climate Change Act-first in the World 2008 • Food - Pesticides reductions • Bees – Neonics ban by EU
Local Success • Havant Goes Greener • Clean air reporting • Lobbying Councils • Grants to green projects
Some good news • Renewables now provide 25% elect. • Paris Climate Accord • Fossil fuel cars out after 2040 • Solar now cheaper than coal • Plastic waste ends 2042 • Millions more trees promised • Green is cool
Now, what can we do? • Save Energy and use a renewable energy provider • Walk, Cycle, Bus or Train to School / Work / Leisure • Shop locally first, avoid waste and recycle • Contact MPs / Councillors / Media / Companies • Work for the Local Environment
Final Thought “If we are the only intelligent beings in the galaxy we should make sure we survive and continue” Stephen Hawking
Getting in touch with Havant Friends of the Earth e-mail: havantfoe@talk21.com Phone: (01243) 389487 Website: www.havantfoe.org.uk Facebook & Twitter: @havantfoe