1st February 2007

Councillor Bernard Little said, "This authoritative report shows we have very little time to act.We need to establish how much Sheffield contributes to climate change by drawing up our carbon footprint and commit ourselves to a year on year reduction target. The best science is saying we need a 90% cut in emissions by 2030. This means a 9% per year cut.

"We need a properly thought out plan for Sheffield to make it a low carbon economy and start to make those reductions now. We must focus on insulating our homes, regulating the buses and localising our economy. There is a free and open climate change conference called "Live the Cool Life-Imagining a Greener Sheffield" at St.Mary's, Bramall Lane this Saturday where Sheffield people can share their ideas on what the city can do to reduce carbon emissions.

"Al Gore will set a challenge to the business community on Wednesday and it will be interesting to see if they are they willing to respond. They must realise that 'business as usual' is no longer the way forward. "

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