CUTTING THE CARBON ON MUCKLOW 'ILL

30-08-2007

A walk raising awareness about climate change reached Halesowen yesterday on it's way through the West Midlands. Pete Millington took the snap, and got the lowdown.

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The walk has been organised by Christian Aid who claim it is the longest ever protest march in UK history.

The march will last 80 days and covers 1,000 miles with walkers from both rich and poor countries aiming to spread the message about cutting carbon emissions to help to save the world's climate.

Christian Aid are calling on the government to commit to cutting the UK's emissions by at least 80% by 2050:

"The Cut the Carbon march aims to raise awareness all over the UK of the fact that climate change is not just aforecast.It is happening now and millions of poor people are suffering"

The march started in Bangor, Northern Ireland on 14 July, and will eventually snake its way to the London Stock Exchangeby 2 October. There will also be several major rallies and smaller local events along the way.

This week the march came to Birmingham where it stopped in Sutton Park, Birmingham Cathedral and Digbeth, with a huge rally and concert held at Millennium Point.

I caught up with the marchers in the more serene setting of Leasowes Park, half way up Mucklow Hill, between Quinton and Halesowen.

Last night the marchers werehosted by Christian Aid supporters and church members from Halesowen.