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WHAT’S SO FUNNY ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE?


Environmental Panorama
International
May of 2008


Rob Walsh - 29-May-2008 - Climate change may be no laughing matter but this World Environment Day people are being invited to “Stand up to Climate Change’ and share their best joke on the topic.

Free comedy club tickets are the prizes for the best climate change joke when the Environment Agency comes to Crossgates Shopping Centre in east Leeds to quiz shoppers on their readiness for climate change on Thursday 5 June.

There’ll also be free re-usable World Environment Day shopping bags made from jute and cotton for those who ‘Stand Up To Climate Change’. The bag can be folded up to fit in a pocket or handbag, so we can cut the number of plastic bags taken from shops and supermarkets.

The draw for tickets for Jongleurs Comedy Club in Leeds is open to anyone who submits a joke on a climate change or environmental theme. Those who can’t attend the Crossgates event can email or post their jokes in.

Everyone is welcome to come along for free environmental advice at the event on Thursday 5 June, from 9am to 4pm.

Helen Cheeseman of the Environment Agency says: “This year’s World Environment Day theme is all about adapting to climate change. We all need to do our bit to slow down climate change by recycling and keeping our carbon footprint down, but we also need to recognise that it’s going to affect us all at some point in our lives. World Environment Day gives us a great opportunity to learn about climate change and its effect on us all.”

Climate change jokes for the Jongleurs tickets draw can be sent to stephanie.reynolds@environment-agency.gov.uk or posted to Stephanie Reynolds, Communications, Environment Agency, Rivers House, 21 Park Square South, Leeds LS1 2QG. Closing date is 20 June 2008.

The main World Environment Day messages include a list of simple steps people can take to adapt and get ready for climate change.

Be prepared for floods
Extreme weather is an unavoidable consequence of climate change. Are you ready for it? The first step is to find out if you’re at risk from floods. Check the Environment Agency website or ring Floodline on 0845 988 1188 to find out. Chances are you may also be eligible for our free Floodline Warnings Direct service.

Save water
As well as the increased threat of flooding in winter, climate change is likely to lead to more droughts in summer. Are you doing all you can to conserve water? This can be as simple as turning off the tap when you brush your teeth. Our water is an increasingly precious resource. It’s up to us to save it.

Help save wildlife
Changes in climate are happening too quickly for some species to adapt – but we can help. For example, installing a pond in your garden can allow the wildlife in your area to thrive.

Stay safe in extreme weather
Extreme weather conditions can make travel risky and unreliable. Plan how you can avoid travelling when the weather is bad – for example using technology to work from home – so you’re fully prepared when severe weather warnings are in place.

Become an asset to your community
Emergency response volunteering – for your local Red Cross, for example – is more important than ever. It’s vital that you know how to help others in case of an emergency, like a flood. Find out more online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/wed

Climate change? You're having a laugh

Paul Gainey - 28-May-2008 - A humorous look at the serious issue of climate change from three of the country's brightest comedians ends a day of awareness raising activity on World Environment Day.

The Environment Agency in the South West has managed to track down three cutting edge comics for a night of comedy in Exeter called ‘Stand-Up to Climate Change’ on Thursday, 5 June.


Jeff Innocent, a stand-up with the brains of an Oxford boffin and the body of an east end bouncer, is appearing in a must-see comedy show at the Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, with his Eco Worrier show, fresh from rave reviews at the Edinburgh Festival.

Jeff will be sharing his take on environmental issues with a sense of humour that holds people to account and encourages those with the power to effect change to do so. He will be joined by Geoff Whiting and best newcomer nominee Zoe Lyons, who The Guardian called ‘the best new comic for a long time’.

The Independent on Sunday described Geoff Whiting as ‘like a miner at the coal face, digging out nuggets of information to fuel his comedy’.

All proceeds from this not-for-profit show will be donated to Water Aid.

The key message of World Environment Day is that climate change is already happening. Evidence shows that even action to reduce carbon emissions will not change the effects of increased warming which are now ‘locked in’ for the next 30-40 years. This means people have to prepare for the climate changes.

The comedy evening with a green tinge will bring the curtain down on a day of awareness raising events which begin with a Green Fayre in Bedford Square, Princesshay, Exeter, at 10am. It will host exhibitions from local organisations offering help and advice in taking a positive stand against climate change. The Environment Agency, South West Water, Devon County Council, the Energy Savings Trust and others will be offering their expertise.

Entertainment throughout the day will be provided by the junk band ‘Weapons of Sound’, stilt walkers, and face painters.

Visitors will be able to learn about ways to reduce their carbon footprint, get advice on dealing with the effects of climate change and have a go on our 'energy bike' to see how much energy (and sweat) it takes to run electrical appliances.

‘We are hoping this evening of comedy combined with the Green Fayre will help to increase awareness of global climate change and how they can adapot to the affects and reduce their own carbon footprint,’ said Ben Vizard for the Environment Agency.

‘Climate change is happening here and now. Whatever our successes in curbing emissions, there is still climate change locked into our climate systems that will impact us over the next 30-40 years. We must adapt now – or face the consequences.’

‘We are very grateful to all three of the comedians and Barnfield Theatre for their generosity in supporting the fundraising effort for this worthy cause by putting on this special comedy show in Exeter. I hope lots of people will join us on 5 June for what will undoubtedly be a very funny evening.’

‘Stand Up to Climate Change’ takes place at 7.30pm on Thursday 5 June at the Barnfield Theatre, Exeter. Tickets are available from the Barnfield Theatre box office on 01392 270891 and cost £6.00 (concessions £4.00).
For more information on World Environment Day visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/wed.
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Notes to editors

1. Key messages on adapting to Climate Change

1. Be prepared for floods

Extreme weather is an unavoidable consequence of climate change. Are you ready for it? The first step is to find out if you’re at risk from floods. Check our website to find out more.

2. Save water

As well as floods, climate change is likely to lead to more droughts. Are you doing all you can to conserve water? This can be as simple as turning off the tap when you brush your teeth. Our water is an increasingly precious resource. It’s up to us to save.

3. Help maintain Britain’s biodiversity

These changes in climate are happening too quickly for some species to adapt – but we can help. For example, installing a pond in your garden can help the wildlife in your area to thrive.

4. Be safe
We have seen how extreme weather conditions can make our travel treacherous. Plan how you can avoid making unnecessary journeys – for example by working from home – so you’re fully prepared to avoid travelling if needs be.

5. Become an asset to your community

Emergency response volunteering – for your local Red Cross, for example – is more important than ever. It’s vital that you know how to help others in case of an emergency, like a flood.

2. Water Aid
WaterAid is an international charity. The charity’s mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.

 
 

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