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Havant Friends of the Earth: Taking Action for a Greener Future

Join Havant Friends of the Earth, the world's largest environmental campaign organization, in tackling climate change, transportation, resource use, waste minimization, green trade justice, and sustainable food practices. Together, let's protect our planet and create a better future for all.

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Havant Friends of the Earth: Taking Action for a Greener Future

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  1. Ray Cobbett Havant & East Hampshire group

  2. THINK GLOBALACT LOCAL

  3. Earthrise

  4. It’s getting warmer Approaching a tipping point?

  5. Animals are becoming extinct

  6. UN compiled list of species at risk

  7. POLLUTION

  8. DROUGHT

  9. Population

  10. Who are Friends of the Earth? • The world’s largest environmental campaign organisation • Local to global - Our Community to Worldwide • Not for Profit and Not a Political Party

  11. Campaigns • Climate change • Transport • Resource use & Waste minimisation • Green trade justice • Food

  12. How we work Sharing information & skills Research & lobby Peaceful citizen action

  13. Local Issues Development Flooding Green space Sea level rise

  14. Present coast sea level 5 feet rise in sea level

  15. Source> BBC/EU Sheffield Hallam University

  16. Some of our successes • Waste - Household Waste Recycling Act 2003 • Climate Change Act-first in the World 2008 • Food - Pesticides reductions • Bees – Neonics ban by EU

  17. Local Success • Havant Goes Greener • Clean air reporting • Lobbying Councils • Grants to green projects

  18. Some good news • Renewables now provide 25% elect. • Paris Climate Accord • Fossil fuel cars out after 2040 • Solar now cheaper than coal • Plastic waste ends 2042 • Millions more trees promised • Green is cool

  19. Now, what can we do? • Save Energy and use a renewable energy provider • Walk, Cycle, Bus or Train to School / Work / Leisure • Shop locally first, avoid waste and recycle • Contact MPs / Councillors / Media / Companies • Work for the Local Environment

  20. Final Thought “If we are the only intelligent beings in the galaxy we should make sure we survive and continue” Stephen Hawking

  21. Any Questions?

  22. Getting in touch with Havant Friends of the Earth e-mail: havantfoe@talk21.com Phone: (01243) 389487 Website: www.havantfoe.org.uk Facebook & Twitter: @havantfoe

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