Local Friends of the Earth activists made sure that Brighton got involved in the Big Ask by staging a quiz night in the Robin Hood Pub, Norfolk Place tonight.

I went along to represent Brighton Pavilion and led a fantastic team whose combined knowledge of environmental issues secured us third place. My thanks go to Tamara and Brenda for including me in their campaign.

Current proposals are for a 60% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions on 1990 levels by 2050 - a target that has already been set, but which will become legally binding under the bill.

On top of this there will be five-year "carbon budgets", set in advance.

It’s argued that this scheme provides certainty, while giving more flexibility than annual targets.

The Big Ask is Friends of the Earth’s campaign on climate change. You can find out more by visiting www.thebigask.com.

* They are asking for the bill to be toughened up to:
reduce emissions every year so the UK reaches a target of at least 80% cuts by 2050;
* include annual targets;
* include emissions from international aviation and shipping.

What do you think – should the climate change bill should be stronger? – let me know and take part in our online poll.

Tags: climate change

Posted on October 12, 2007 in Environmental and Green Issues.