European Countries are joining a European-wide Campaign against Climate Change

Over the last few days, countries across Europe have been joining in the European Commission's campaign against climate change. The campaign entitled "You Control Climate Change" reaches out to people to convince them that small changes in their daily routine can help significantly in the fight against climate change. The EU, which has been leading the fight against climate change, has been urging the US and other major polluting countries to make commitments to reduce the level of greenhouse gases.

"Climate change is the biggest environmental challenge that the planet faces. We cannot afford losing the battle against climate change. We need to engage all actors: we need global commitment, strong EU legislation targeting all major polluters, and we need citizens to do their bit by changing habits - turn down, recycle, walk...", said European Commissioner Stavros Dimas on the occasion.

For more information, please visit:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm

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