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22 Dec 1999
IMMEDIATE: 22 December 1999
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Reacting to the widespread devastation and tens of thousands of fatalities
in Venezuela,the group warned that extreme weather events will be much
more likely in the next century and beyond unless the world begins to
tackle the causes of climate change.
Friends of the Earth's Policy & Campaigns Director, Tony Juniper
said:
“The tragedy of thousands of deaths in Venezuela stands to
be repeated many times over in the next century. It may already be too
late to prevent severe climate disruption. However Western governments
can and must take bold steps to cuts emissions of 'greenhouse gases'.
The longer serious action is delayed,the worse matters are likely to
become.
“It is essential that the international agreements to help protect
the Earth's climate are fully ratified as soon as possible and that
deeper cuts in greenhouse gases are urgently agreed.
“The UK too must maintain its important leadership role. By
sticking to its ambitious CO2 reduction target - twenty per cent over
ten years - it can show the world what needs to be done.”
Contact details:
Friends of the Earth
26-28 Underwood St.
LONDON
N1 7JQ
Tel: 020 7490 1555
Fax: 020 7490 0881
Web: www.foe.co.uk/feedback.html
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