Wednesday 26 March 2008

The people of Aberdeen will have the chance to send Government a message on climate change this Saturday (29th March) by signing up for a strong Climate Change Bill, when WWF Scotland visits the city as part of its nationwide campaign on climate change.

Environmental group WWF will have an eye-catching stall in the city centre, in front of the St Nicholas Centre by St Nicholas Lane, from 10-4pm and will be joined by a polar bear character, to encourage people to support a strong Scottish Climate Change Bill and give away free energy-saving light bulbs.

Scottish Government proposals on a Climate Change Bill are currently out for consultation. Saturday's stall is one of 25 planned events being staged across Scotland by WWF, where members of the public are asked to demonstrate their support for Government and Parliament to deliver a strong Climate Change Bill by signing postcards in support.

WWF Scotland's nationwide campaign appealing for signatures from now until the end of April involves a seven cities tour of Scotland, as well as visiting farmers' markets and other events up and down the country.

Dr. Dan Barlow, WWF Scotland's Acting Director said:

"This bill may be the most important piece of legislation we will see in our lifetime. As a nation, Scotland can lead the way on tackling climate change - the biggest threat we all face. This Saturday WWF will be in the Granite City to talk to people about climate change and the terrific opportunity they have to make a difference.

"Our four events so far in Scotland's Central Belt cities of Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling and Glasgow have all generated a terrific response from the public and we hope to see equal enthusiasm in the north-east. We're looking forward to meeting the people of Aberdeen during this essential period when we all have a chance to make our voices heard on climate change. So come along to our city centre stall to sign up for a strong bill and collect a free energy-saving light bulb."