Research from 2007-2009

Research from 2007-2009

• On the 25th May 2005, the Big Ask campaign was launched. Radiohead front man Thom Yorke leads the campaign.

• Friends of the Earth called press conferences, starts petitions and got publicity from Thom Yorke.

• It was trying to enforce a Bill which will reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.

• Friends of the Earth launch a new coalition; an alliance for combined effort towards a new climate law.

• The coalition is called ‘Stop Climate Chaos’, and it calls for a new climate law with annual carbon dioxide cuts.

• Radiohead’s Thom Yorke headlines the Big Ask live concert.

• This was one of a series of gigs in support of the campaign.• It was attended by David Miliband who later

became Secretary of State for the environment.

• David Cameron added his support to the campaign.

• He called for a climate change Bill to be included in the Queen’s next speech.

• The conservatives publish their own Climate Change bill.

• A month of lobbying by constituents is carried out.

• Lobbying is when a group of people seek to influence politicians or public officials on a specific issue.

• 620 out of 646 MPs have been asked to support the campaign for a strong climate change law.

• David Miliband indicates that the Government will introduce legislation to tackle climate change.

• 412 out of 646 MPs have signed a petition (Early Day Motion 178)

• Only 3 other Early Day Motions have ever been signed by over 400 MPs.

• The government announces in the Queen’s speech that it will introduce a new Climate Change law.

• The Big Ask online march is launched.• People use this website to lobby their MP by

video message.• The march is supported by Jude Law, James Blunt and Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell

• The Big Ask launches in 17 different countries across Europe.• It’s calling on Governments to cut carbon dioxide emissions every year.

Razorlight – 27 May 2008

• Razorlight play to highlight aviation and shipping.

• They play in front of a Jet at the science museum.

• A cross party group of MPs form a band called the Aviators and play in support.