Renfrewshire signs up to tackle climate change

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Councillor Anne Hall, Renfrewshire Council’s spokesperson on sustainable development, said: “Signing the Declaration clearly demonstrates that Renfrewshire Council recognises the need to tackle the impact of climate change at local level and shows our commitment to work to reduce the effects of global warming. This will build on the wide range of work we are already taking forward to protect our environment.

“Everyone has to realise that taking positive action now is essential for future generations and that local involvement is crucial in making a practical impact on this vital issue.”

Actions already taken by the council to lessen the impact of climate change include the purchase of electricity from renewable sources and the encouragement of the reuse of brownfield land for development. There has also been work to improve energy efficiency in council facilities and to monitor and improve local air quality.

Renfrewshire’s recycling record is better than the Scottish average and the council has also significantly expanded its kerbside recycling programme.

To mark Renfrewshire’s signing of the Scottish Climate Change Agreement, Council leader Jim Harkins visited the wind turbine which has been installed at St John Bosco primary school.

“This is an outstanding initiative combining saving on traditional types of energy with educating the pupils about how their schools is making a difference by reducing carbon emissions,” said Councillor Harkins.

Press release: Monday 26 February 2007