"Don't believe that there's nothing we can do, because things can always quite easily get worse. You can guarantee that people won't be saying that when there's water coming through their walls or whatever, they'll be saying, "for God's sake do something!"
- Phil Thornhill, UK Co-ordinator of campaign against climate change
Between November 28th and December 9th, there will be a Climate Conference in Montreal between the parties of the Kyoto Protocol. To coincide with this, there will be a massive international day of action against current environmental policies, as the people of the world unite to say that we need urgent action immediately. For more information, go here - www.globalclimatecampaign.org
Fossil fuels make our lives easier in ways we can't even imagine. They power our homes, our businesses, and our vehicles. They grow, package, cook and deliver our mass-produced food. The hidden price, however, is climate change. Our dependence on oil may prove to cause more problems. Oil production is peaking, and as a result, such measures as a return to coal or nuclear power have been suggested to make up the shortfall in our energy needs. Either of these is a guaranteed environmental disaster.
In an attempt to help tackle just some of these problems, on December 3rd my comrades and I will be travelling from Manchester to London and taking part in the London protest. We are asking for donations for Trees For Cities, so that our political message is put alongside solid, small-scale action. Both the political battle and the small-scale methods are essential if we are serious about dealing with climate change. Trees For Cities plant trees in 6 cities around the world, with the aim of offsetting carbon emissions, creating habitats for wildlife and beautifying the increasingly sterile appearance of city living.
Each tree costs about £5 to plant and maintain, if you want to use that as guidance. If you want to know more about how they operate, go to their website, which is to the left. We are hoping to get as many donations as possible for them, and we'll be travelling ridiculously early on a cold day off work to take part in the demonstration, so if you could make it worth our while we'd appreciate it!
I realise many people see sponsorship and charity as more of a humanitarian issue, such as cancer research or children's charities. I was going to provide a lot of facts, but for now I'll just say that battling climate change is in every sense a humanitarian issue, and direct you to this link - http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/facts.asp
Please dig deep and many thanks for your support!
"Well I can't think of a better symbol of regeneration and growth than a tree. I can't think of a better way of bringing people together than encouraging them to actively care for their own patch. Most people live in cities. City parks and planted squares are small pauses in the breathless narrative of traffic and work. We need those pauses. Our bodies benefit from the filtered air the trees provide and from the natural sound barrier any planting creates. Trees are not a luxury. The poorer the area, the more it needs trees."
- Jeanette Winterson, writer
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Trees for Cities will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
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well done! Donation by Leslie on 06/12/05 |
£5.00 |
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Just a prediction of offline donations - really there is more! Donation by offline donations on 03/12/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well done, James Donation by Liz & Tony on 03/12/05 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Hope it helps! Donation by Ryan on 03/12/05 |
£5.00 |
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Niiiiiice one James! Donation by Alex Rooke on 03/12/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I hope this helps some James. Love, Rachel Donation by Rachel on 02/12/05 |
£25.00 |
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hello chap, hope this helps. Donation by simon on 02/12/05 |
£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid |
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good luck James Donation by David & Julie L on 02/12/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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As promised. :) Donation by sprite on 02/12/05 |
£10.00 |
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God damn I'm leet. Donation by George on 01/12/05 |
£13.37 + £3.77 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Adam on 01/12/05 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Simon on 01/12/05 |
£4.53 |
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Awesome stuff James, have fun! Donation by Gail on 01/12/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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eat some cash to feeed the trees from me Donation by reba on 01/12/05 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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I think this is the first time I have, of my own volition, donated money. Ever. Donation by RunningFool on 30/11/05 |
£9.00 |
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Happy to help in any way I can Donation by shades_ofgreen on 30/11/05 |
£10.00 |
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I'll give ya the money but I ain't readin no essays! Donation by Meng on 29/11/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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What's to say? Good work. Donation by Kynon on 29/11/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Sorry I couldnt donate more, but I did what I could. Donation by Moony on 29/11/05 |
£2.00 |
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Yes, I'm sponsoring myself. Donation by James on 28/11/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Lauren on 26/11/05 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by Mike L on 25/11/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jacqui on 25/11/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £303.90 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £303.90 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £63.00 |
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