Scotland could lead the world in the fight against climate chaos by creating a nationwide free public transport system.

The Scottish Socialist Party has been campaigning across Scotland for free public transport since March 2007.

The Scottish Socialist Party’s campaign for free public transport is an “audacious, eye-catching idea” according to Douglas Fraser, political editor of The Herald newspaper.

In the Belgian city of Hasselt, which covers an area double the size of Dundee, congestion was eliminated in the late 1980s after the introduction of a totally free public transport system.

Free public transport would be the biggest single pro-environment policy enacted by any national government anywhere on the planet, dramatically slashing car use and CO2 emissions.

Free fares would represent a major shift of wealth in favour of the many thousands of people who currently pay sky-high fares to subsidise the transport companies.

Boosting public transport through free travel is a concrete means of tackling global warming!

The parties aim is to spread the word using the voice of the people to pressure governments throughout Europe and the wider world to adopt a similar policy.

If you want to show your support for Scotland’s campaign to ‘counter climate chaos’ you can sign their petition for free public transport on the website here…

With your help, WWF has spent 50 years conserving the most magnificent landscapes and species in the world. Some of our greatest conservation successes, however, are now being unraveled by dramatic climate shifts.

Without breakthrough action to reduce climate change, animals including giant pandas, polar bears, African lions, marine turtles, penguins, whales and dolphins face the threat of extinction.

Make a difference on Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., local time. Unite with millions of people around the world by turning off your lights during Earth Hour to raise awareness and fight climate change.

Learn More
What does Earth Hour look like? Watch the video.
Why Earth Hour? What has it accomplished?
Get involved with Earth Hour 2010

Recently World Vision partnered with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) ‘Youth Decide’, a national youth vote on climate in which an overwhelming 97.5 % of young people voted for emissions targets stronger than those currently proposed by the government.

World Vision is now launching WorldVoice, a monthly online survey that will ask you to lend your voice on issues relating to poverty and injustice. Being so close to the Copenhagen summit, the first survey will be on climate change.

If you could spare 10 minutes (max) to complete this survey, your views can be heard by world leaders, the media and decision-makers in the lead up to Copenhagen.

Together, with other members, your voice will help World Vision show support for, and help create change.

Survey is LIVE until 27 October, so click here and impart your ideas, innovations and inspirations to help shape a the future.

‘Green Song’ video for MTV Switch, the network’s youth-targeted initiative to battle climate change, in which a character attacks ‘greenwashing’, showing that green-branded products do not necessarily help cut global warming.

At noon on Monday, September 21, WWF would like for you to Sound the Alarm on climate change and join thousands of people from all around the country in calling their state’s Senators urging them to vote “yes” on the Clean Energy & Security Act they are scheduled to vote on this fall.

Sound the Alarm coincides with world leaders descending upon the United Nations the week of the 21st to discuss climate change. It is part of suite of events happening around the world that will raise awareness to the need for impactful domestic legislation and a new global treaty that lowers our collective carbon emissions.

Calling your Senators is the most important way for your voice to be heard on this issue. It’s fast and easy, and most importantly it works.

Please set your alarms for noon on Monday, September 21 and tell your Senators that you need them to vote “yes” on the Clean Energy & Security Act.

For Sound the Alarm, WWF is joining with the Global Campaign for Climate Action’s (GCCA) international Tck Tck Tck campaign, which is organizing many different events during climate week.

More Information:

WWF Climate Campaign: Find out the impact of climate change and its effect on you.
Tck Tck Tck Campaign: Information on key issues and the road to Copenhagen.

Lil’ Rotty show’s you how to out wit the weather and ensure your outdoor activities don’t suddenly turn perilous because nature decides to throw you a cold curveball.