The planet has no lifeboat
London, 17th May 2009. A new direct action group - Ship of Fuels - has been created to raise the profile of shipping's contribution to climate change and to urge governments to include shipping in the global climate deal to be reached in Copenhagen in December.
In their own words...
"LET US introduce ourselves. Ship of Fuels is a new direct action group formed to highlight the shipping industry’s contribution to climate change.
DO NOT be alarmed. We are reasonable people. We understand that ships are the most efficient way of moving stuff around. And we appreciate your efforts to make your ships cleaner.
BUT you still put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than the aviation industry, and more than most developed countries. And it’s more and more every year…
IN A WORLD that needs to slash its emissions to avoid horrific consequences from climate change, that’s not good enough.
YOU’VE had a free ride since Kyoto but that needs to change. You need to get on board for Copenhagen, and show you’re willing to join a global agreement. THAT MEANS more than commitments to improve efficiency.
THAT MEANS signing up for a cap on the total amount or carbon dioxide you can emit.
ANYTHING LESS is no use to the atmosphere.
Remember, the planet has no lifeboat.
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