Tackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face. Unless global action is taken quickly to stabilize the rising temperature of the earth’s surface, there is likely to be irreversible and catastrophic damage.
Cyprus along with the rest of the eastern Mediterranean region, is in an extremely vulnerable climatic state and facing increasing aridity, lack of rainfall, forest fires and desertification. We also face ongoing water shortages, and much more could be done to limit the use of water.
The EU adopted an integrated energy and climate change policy in December 2008, including ambitious targets for 2020. It hopes to set Europe on the right track - towards a sustainable future with a low-carbon, energy-efficient economy - by:
▪ cutting greenhouse gases by 20% (30% if international agreement is reached)
▪ reducing energy consumption by 20% through increased energy efficiency
▪ meeting 20% of our energy needs from renewable sources.
With the passage of time, climatic changes will inevitably become extremely significant! ACT NOW!
Source:http://www.competition2011.digime.org.cy/en/the-issue/climate-action-a-energy.html
