Government targets for 2050

 

UK looks likely to miss the target http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4849672.stm for 2012 but as usual the government is applying the old green-wash again with a big brush. it seems they expect to get brownie points for setting fantastic targets for emission reductions for 2050 but has no realistic means of achieving it. 50% of 1990 co2 emissions! this is to be applauded if it can be done but the chances of Labour still being there at that time are remote and then there will be the old “Blame the other guy” scenario when we fail to hit the bulls-eye.

It is, as usual down to the individual to make a difference. if we all do our bit then the cumulative effect will be considerable. or we can simply carry on as usual and trust the politicians to sort it out. – how likely is that!

Why we Plant trees

This new blog is tied in with the launch of www.carbonkiss.co.uk and I hope lots of you will check it out and consider offsetting some or all of your carbon footprint. We have created a calculator to help you figure out what effect your activities have on the planet.

In these times of cash shortage, it is easy to neglect your offset however booms and busts come and go but the planet is a long term project, every little bit helps.

We believe that whilst carbon credits and various other financial incentives are a positive step in reducing the amount of CO2 we are polluting the atmosphere with, it does little to reduce the current levels which will continue to effect the global climate for many years to come. Trees are one of Mother Nature’s tools along with all vegetation, to absorb CO2 and capture it in solid form. We need to plant more trees for a long term solution to a current problem.

We hope to plant thousands of trees in the coming years and help kiss that carbon goodbye.

All sensible comments welcome.