Some of you may recall an older post, talking about 10:10 and the attempt to cut the UK’s carbon emissions by 10%. Well, the campaign is rolling along and I’m sure some of you may now be part of it too. I was speaking with Lucy from 10:10 the other day and promised I’d write a quick post to help push the message to as many people as possible.
So, what is A Global Day of Doing. Well, read the paragraph below, which I have used straight from the 10:10 Facebook page, which incidentally you could go and become a fan of too:
On October 10, 2010, thousands of individuals, families, schools, businesses and other organisations will take simple steps to save energy and reduce emissions. These ordinary actions, combined with a series of bold, iconic stunts, will make an extraordinary difference. Not only will they cut carbon directly; they will also send a powerful message to world leaders that people and organisations everywhere are ready to tackle climate change.
I think that sums it up quite succinctly. So whether you’re an individual, a business or any kind of organisation, please get behind 10:10 and do even just a small act to help A Global Day of Doing
For our business, I’ll be making sure all computers and equipment is switched off for the full 24 hours (sorry all you Sunday DIYers, we won’t be contactable). Not only will it help just a little but it should ensure we all take a day off.
On a personal note, I’m going to propose that as a family we leave all TVs, PCs and Game Stations turned off for the day too, so we can help a little more (but shhhhh, don’t let on as I’ve not told the family yet).
Hi Chris
Really great to see you’re still talking about environmental issues when so few in the industry (and society) show any interest.
Regarding your comment: On a personal note, I’m going to propose that as a family we leave all TVs, PCs and Game Stations turned off for the day too, so we can help a little more.
The problem is that if we all do a little to help tackle climate change we will achieve very little.
I do recommend two books (if you haven’t already read them). ‘How Bad are Bananas’ by Mike Berners-Lee which investigates the carbon footprint of everything from text messages to building houses. I also recommend David Mackay’s ‘Without The Hot Air’. Both have helped me understand the complexity of the problem of climate change and energy security. If you’ve been reading my blog, I apologise for repeating myself. Definitely think you’d enjoy both.
Cheers
Matthew
Hi Matthew,
Thanks for your support, it’s always appreciated. As you say, not enough of us care (industry and society alike).
I guess the point being even a little is something rather than nothing and with so few interested, we’d stand even less chance if asking people to do alot.
Haven’t read those and will certainly look them up, thanks. Don’t worry about repeating yourself, always enjoy reading your posts and as you say not enough is being done, so the more we holler, surely the more others must listen.
Take care,
Chris
Hi this post is nice and interesting. Can you comment me any related articles?
Hello Lisa123,
If you use the links in the post that will take you straight to the 10:10 website, where there are all many of articles and resources.
Thanks, Chris