YORK ACTIVISTS threw some shapes last week to publicise the ’10:10’ campaign.
The group of environmental campaigners gathered at Vanbrugh Paradise and lay in the shape of “10:10” to publicise the appeal, which they hope will be adopted as YUSU policy once it has been voted on.
YUSU Environment and Ethics Officer David Clarke said: “What is really great about this campaign is that it recognises our responsibility as individuals and members of YUSU to reduce our own contribution to the threat of climate change, whilst also recognising the need for national and international action.”
The campaign is a national scheme which aims to encourage students to lower their carbon emissions by 10% in 2010, with this will in turn lower emissions throughout the UK by 10%.
YUSU President Tim Ngwena commented: “We are currently trying to assess our carbon footprint and this motion will span two fiscal/academic years which means there will be two sabbatical teams who will see this through. It is an important issue.”
However YUSU do not have the same level of control over its facilities as some other unions have, so fulfilling the pledge will be challenging.
A ‘10:10’ demonstration in London takes place on December 5. Coach tickets are on sale and students are advised to get in touch with the Environment and Ethics team at [email protected] for more information.
