Why tackle climate change?

Green energy
1 May 2005

Natural forms of energy surround us - and they can be used to power our vehicles, homes and business.

Examples of renewable energy sources include:

Solar
Converting the Sun's energy into electricity and heat.
Wind
Electricity from wind energy
Hydroelectric
Energy in flowing water is harnessed
Biomass
Natural materials, like wood, are burnt or turned into gas to provide energy.

They are:

- and there's a vast resource that's largely untapped.

Did you know?

The UK has, in the form of wind power, the largest renewable energy resource in Europe

What's more, the more renewable energy we use the cheaper it will become.

But the UK Government's record on helping new green technologies is patchy:

Using less energy will also help stop climate change. It's also very cost effective. But it's not the complete answer.

Friends of the Earth says:

Energy companies should change to make money from selling us less energy not more.

It's time the Government and businesses took action to make the switch from polluting fossil fuels. You can help too!