State Govt funding to cut Carbon Kilos
More than 20 community groups are set to join the climate change fight and help Queenslanders cut their carbon kilos, with a total $230,000 in Bligh Government funding. .
More than 20 community groups are set to join the climate change fight and help Queenslanders cut their carbon kilos, with a total $230,000 in Bligh Government funding.
Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability
The Honourable Kate Jones
Friday, December 04, 2009
STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO CUT CARBON KILOS
More than 20 community groups are set to join the climate change fight and help Queenslanders cut their carbon kilos, with a total $230,000 in Bligh Government funding.
Climate Change and Sustainability Minister Kate Jones today said round three of the Low Carbon Diet funding program had been finalised.
Ms Jones said the funding would be provided to community groups, councils, sporting organisations and conservation programs to help the community reduce its carbon footprint.
“Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our community in generations. It’s critical that we act now to mitigate climate change impacts and transition to a low carbon future,” Ms Jones said.
“I’m delighted to see such an active interest in the community in combating climate change.
“These grants will help many community groups work together to cut energy, water and carbon emissions as a group; working together to stay motivated, share tips and cut their carbon footprints.”
Ms Jones said the Low Carbon Diet program was one way the Bligh Government is getting on with the job of looking after the environment and delivering its TowardsQ2 vision of making Queensland households the greenest in the country.
“We’ve set an ambitious target of cutting Queensland’s carbon footprint by one-third by 2020 in a bold move to combat serious climate change,” Ms Jones said.
“Creative, innovative and community-based projects are one way the Bligh Government is moving to give Queenslanders all the tools they need to become the country’s greenest.”
Ms Jones said the strength of the program was that it allowed organisations of all shapes and walks of life to be involved in combating climate change.
“Queenslanders are keen to play their part in addressing climate change and programs such as the Low Carbon Diet can help Queenslanders work together at a local level to achieve results,” Ms Jones said.
Full details on the Low Carbon Diet program can be found at - http://www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au/get_involved/low_carbon_diet
4 December 2009
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