More carbon emissions action needed in city claims Labour group leader

More carbon emissions action needed in city claims Labour group leader





Published Date: 05 September 2009
THE leader of the Labour group on the city council said today that more needs to be done in Edinburgh to tackle its carbon emissions.
Councillor Andrew Burns has added his name to the new 10:10 campaign, which aims to cut carbon emissions, and said that more can be done in Edinburgh.Cllr Burns said: "Grassroots campaigns like this are vital to change attitudes. Edinburgh is well-placed to reduce carbon emissions, but it relies on the actions of individuals, companies and organisations to play a role."I am signing up to the 10:10 campaign because it shows individuals can make a difference on a personal level to tackling climate change."A recent report showed the city is using up £1.5 million more than its notional emissions allowance