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A new campaign has been launched for indivuals, businesses and schools - the idea is that they make a pledge to cut CO2 emmissions by 10% in 2010.

Click here for details and how you can support the fight against climate change.

The campaign is getting strong political support - see here.

George Monbiot's commentary is also very interesting - he's being very positive!

Save paper - don't press PRINT

Adharanand Finn in today's Guardian gives some tips on saving paper in the office and home - including the useful 'don't press the print button'.

In addition he mentions a computer programme Greenprint which analyses the document you are about to print and eliminates any unwanted or wasted pages.

In addition he champions the use of pdf files - these produce tidy presentable files that can be read on screen without the need to print them out. Abode Acrobat is the market leader obviously, but Cutepdf is a free alternative.

Lets see what the carbon weevils are up to

Forkbeard Fantasy - a Devon based Arts Group have recently toured with a production called Invisible Bonfires - the Carbon Weevils are part of the show.

Press here to view their 7 minute cartoon - excellent

Stop climate chaos

Stop Climate Chaos have an excellent website - visit it it now. Sign up to their campaigns

How much electricity are you using?

The use of electricity at home is a significant source of CO2 emissions for the individual. Cutting energy use can therefore make a contribution to cutting greenhouse gases as well as saving you money. With electricity prices rising all the time - cutting use will help you keep expenditure on budget.

I use a little devise called an Electrisave which gives you a 24 hours constant readout of the energy I am actually using in the house at any given time. The readout can be modified to give either a reading in Kw being used, cost in pounds of the electricity being consumed or the kg of CO2 being produced.

This devise has been featured on Newsnight and I have found it a constant reminder (it sits on the breakfast table) of energy use and as a result it regularly prompts me to get up and turn of lights, stereo standbys etc. It also given you a graphic reminder how much energy a cooker, kettle or tumble drier consumes when in use. Again it helps me modify my behaviour to save energy.

The Electrisave is easy to install and costs around £50 and is available from Amazon or the Ethical Superstore

Give it a go - it will save you money and cut your energy use.