[Netnews-action] online activism

[michael]

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From: Ali Abbas (MFoE) <ali at manchesterfoe.org.uk>

Hello all,

If you have a couple of minutes to spare, here is a selection of quick
and easy online actions:

>>> GREEN ENERGY TARIFFS >>>

Write to Ofgem (the regulator for Britain’s gas and electricity
industries, whose role is to promote choice and value for all its
customers), requesting that they implement a green electricity tariffs
accreditation scheme:
http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/climate/action.htm#ofgem

>>> STOP DEVELOPMENT AID FOR OIL >>>

Ask your MP to sign EDM 407, demanding that international institutions
like the World Bank stop using public money to finance new oil projects
and instead use this money to support sustainable, renewable energy:
http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/corporates/action.htm#edm407

>>> STOP THE TESCO TAKEOVER >>>

Supermarkets like Tesco are taking over, pricing local shops and farmers
out of business, and contributing towards climate change by shipping
produce across the world. Ask Alan Johnson, the Secretary of State for
Trade and Industry, to stop the Tesco takeover:
http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/food/action.htm

>>> SAY NO TO THE WTO >>>

Ask Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, to stop the
WTO from overturning national laws which protect the environment, social
well-being and health:
http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/trade/action.htm

>>> CALL FOR HIGHER RECYCLING TARGETS >>>

The Government is this year reviewing the recycling targets for England,
which are currently set at a 30% reduction by 2010 and 33% by 2015.
E-mail your MP to press for higher national targets of 50% by 2010 and
75% by 2015:
http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/waste/action.htm

Have a good weekend,

Ali


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Michael
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