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In 2019 the UN Secretary-General stated:
“it is abundantly clear that climate disruption is happening now and everywhere.”
And in 2020, WWF reported that
“our planet’s wildlife populations have now plummeted by 68% since 1970.”
In 2019, Glastonbury Town Council declared a climate emergency, and pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030. The next year, the UK was the first country to pass laws to make sure that the country reaches net zero by 2050. This will mean big changes to the way we live. At the same time, our daily lives have been completely disrupted by a virus, as the damage to nature and other difficulties caused by climate change come closer to our door.
This time offers us a new chance to change how we live and work. We can choose to do whatever we can with wisdom, and with kindness for each other, and for nature.
When we looked at the greenhouse gases that Glastonbury Town Council produces, we found that what we do causes roughly 46 tonnes (46,000kg) of carbon dioxide to be released each year. Switching to a renewable electricity supplier has saved 11 tonnes. But the 35 tonnes will be much more difficult. We are starting this work in five areas:
Carbon and ecological footprint calculators
Local groups and resources
This list of local resources is an excellent place to start. It was put together by members of ‘Changing Times’, a local group set up as a response to the growing global crisis. – https://www.glastoncentre.org/local-resources.html
Contact us at climate@glastonbury.gov.uk
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