With government proposals for carbon rationing a radical but serious policy option, requiring year on year reductions in individual carbon emissions, we are planning our own family experiment to understand more about the reality of our own carbon footprint and see just what we can do to make month on month reductions in the emissions we are responsible for.
On this mission, our goal is to see if the grass is greener when you live a low carbon lifestyle and discover first hand the problems and difficulties of going carbon-lite in a carbon addicted society.
We intend to share the results of our experiment locally and globally through:
1) This regular blog, journalling the reality of making changes and how it affects family life.
2) Columns in local/regional newspapers summarising progress and highlighting issues.
3) Phone-in or interview appearances on Local or Community Radio to discuss how it is going.
4) Making written contributions, letters or columns in local/parish newsletters.
5) Establishing a community action group to discuss green issues, share tips and ideas, get support and encourage action.
6) Developing radio drama, performance and literary works based upon our experience and research.
Our experiment will involve:
a) Auditing current carbon emissions from all household energy and tranport use
b) Setting monthly targets for emissions reduction in line with likely government targets
c) Monitoring and reporting on household energy and transport usage
d) Educating ourselves and our children and changing family habits and behaviour to reduce carbon emissions
e) Researching and trying to implement other ways to reduce carbon footprints
f) Researching local and national government advice and programmes to support energy efficiency, carbon reduction and low emissions lifestyles
g) Speaking with experts about energy efficiency and green alternatives for energy, transport and living
h)Working to engage others in doing the same
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