Energy Saving News
Germany Encourages Green Focus
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, made comments on Monday, at an environmental event on biodiversity, about her concerns in regards to climate change: "The fight against climate change and securing biodiversity is crucial to preventing costly environmental damage".
Mrs Merkel's words come after the result of the UN-sponsored climate conference in December 09, which delivered only a note, instead of the legally binding agreement with targets on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which had been long hoped for by countries all over the world.
"Maintaining biological diversity has the same significance as maintaining climate protection, " said Merkel.
She added that it is clear that the world will face "enormous costs" if no action is taken.
Council Member for the Energy Saving Association (ESA), Tim Ashmore, also believes that action should be taken, in the form of energy efficiency: "Saving energy is our best option, not only because it reduces emissions significantly, but also because it saves money at the same time. Our planet's resources are diminishing at a rapid pace and saving energy is extremely important in the fight against climate change and to preserve our environment", said Tim.
Preventing the depletion of the environment, and reducing the consequences of climate change by limiting global temperature rises to +2C has been made a priority by most governments worldwide, as Mrs Merkel confirms with her comments made during the environmental event she attended.
Despite the country's long tradition of progressive green policies, Germany currently emits more than one billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, making it the world's sixth-largest polluter.
However, Mrs Merkel has already placed environmental issues at the top of her agenda, and encourages the reduction of carbon emissions through the use of cost-effective measures which have proven they deliver results.
Such measures include energy efficiency, natural power sources and recycling.
Monday 11th January 2010
