Climate campaigners have organised a zero carbon world concert on the eve of the next UN climate summit (1) to demonstrate that a zero carbon world is both achievable and fun.<\/p>\n
The concert will consist of a number of events all over the world \u2013 in England, Wales, Holland, Italy, Poland, Sierra Leone, China, Australia and the USA.(2)<\/p>\n
The summit begins on 29 November and there will be an event in Norwich on 27 November featuring Vic Salter, Pedalo, Ruth Gordon and Jimmy and the Magic Shoe in the St Thomas church hall, Earlham Rd. It will be acoustic so that it causes no carbon dioxide emissions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In addition, people will be encouraged to travel to the event without emitting carbon. They are asked to walk, cycle, or use public transport (3) instead of driving \u2013 unless they have an electric car powered by green electricity, or a diesel vehicle using waste vegetable oil.<\/p>\n
Tickets are \u00a32 in advance (from Chris Keene, 01603 614535, 07801 250982 chris.keene@tiscali.co.uk) or \u00a33 on the door<\/p>\n
Quote from Chris Keene, coordinator of the zero carbon world concert:<\/p>\n
\u201cA zero carbon world could be achieved in a few years, if only we had the political will. It is being prevented by vested interests in the fossil fuel industry who have many of the politicians in their pockets.<\/p>\n
This is the first zero carbon world concert, but it will not be the last. We shall make it an annual event until we have achieved our aim, a future with a stable climate\u201d<\/p>\n
ENDS – FOR MORE INFORMATION CHRIS KEENE 07801 250982 , 01603 614535<\/p>\n
NOTES FOR JOURNALISTS<\/p>\n
(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The next UN climate summit is in Cancun, Mexico, from November 29 to December 10<\/p>\n