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We continue to pursue an unsustainable energy supply based mainly
on fossil fuels. When burnt, fossil
fuels produce carbon dioxide which is instrumental in causing global
climate change. By switching to greener fuels and using energy more
efficiently, we can all help prevent the increase in severe weather
conditions that is likely to result from climate change.

The Government
finally published its draft Climate Change Bill on 13 March - find
out what we think of it...
You may have
seen or heard about the recent Channel 4 programme, "The Great Global
Warming Swindle" - read our briefing to find out the
truth behind the swindle...
Is the Government
doing enough about climate change? That's the Big Ask, and 93%
of Mancunians think the answer is No...
To help muster
support for the Climate Change Bill, we have been visiting
our local MPs in Greater Manchester to find out where they stand
on climate change.
Take
action: ask Gordon Brown, David Cameron and your MP to support
a tough Climate Change Bill, which sets an 80% target by 2050 and
includes emissions from international aviation and shipping...
Find
out more: read Friends of the Earth's briefings on why nuclear power
is not the solution to climate change, and what the Government should
be doing instead...
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