Wednesday 3 February 2010

Going green to save the planet!

Going green together!
Putting aside political differences to tackle the ongoing issue of Climate Change!

Redbridge ‘Copenhagen style’ summit inspires locals to take action

Sonia Klein (PPC Ilford North) hosted a meeting with Jean Lambert MEP (Green Party), Murad Quereshi, (London Assembly Member) and Peter Durante (Democrat) to investigate the implications of Copenhagen at a local level.

On Sunday, 31st January, at the Redbridge Institute, Sonia brought together members from different parties to discuss the potential of a bottom up strategy to tackle climate change.

The event focused on environmental and commercial opportunities where a local community can have a big impact. Decentralised energy models, electrification of public vehicles, green education, technical skills training and also the growth of a local low carbon economy were discussed.

The Conservative Leader of Redbridge Council has stated that he cannot do anything to influence what types of business come to the borough. Sonia believes it is the responsibility of every elected official to engage in aggressive, ethical, economic development for the constituency.

Sonia, PPC Ilford North, says “being green is more than an ideology. It is a necessary next step for economic competition for the UK and for Redbridge. We cannot pass the buck and as the Torys say….let the market figure it out. The industrial revolution was lead by visionaries and the market followed. This made Britain Great. We must support our small businesses; encourage growth and inward investment. We must do this together as a community, seize the momentum and make Redbridge the best place it can be.”

Wilson Chowdhry, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Ilford South - Green Party, has elaborated:

“Evidence supporting human interaction and consequential affects on climate change has increased in recent times. The domain of tackling environmental matters in earnest, has encompassed a wider range of political parties than ever before. I am pleased to be associated with Sonia Klein and her recent meeting at the Redbridge Institute. Working in tandem with other partners, I believe real change can be introduced both Nationally and Locally. Britain must invest in newer "Green Technologies!". Growing global committment to Carbon Reduction and the need to tackle depleting resources should see "Green Enterprise" dominate future economies. Britain is a land of innovation and I believe strongly that we can lead the way, but only if our national government supports such development wholeheartedly.

Wilson Chowdhry and Sonia Klein are committed to making the local community a more sustainable place to live. By working together they aim to create innovative solutions to immediate concerns.

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