Stars join battle for stronger law on climate change action

Published on Tuesday 26 May 2009 10:21

ENVIRONMENT campaigners today claimed the support of famous Scots for their demand for a tougher law on climate change.

Musician KT Tunstall, author Iain Banks, comedian Frankie Boyle and actor Ford Kiernan are backing Friends of the Earth Scotland's Big Ask Scotland campaign, which urges the Scottish Government to speed up cuts in carbon emissions.

KT Tunstall said: "There are many things that we can do as individuals to reduce our impact on our environment, but we must insist our politicians act too.

"A strong Scottish Climate Change Bill is a vital stepping stone to achieving a fair share of emissions reductions in Scotland, as well as something we as Scots could be really proud of."

Iain Banks said: "I support the campaign because I don't want future generations to despise the one that I'm part of for its collective greed, stupidity and complacent inaction.

"Things are getting desperate and it's time to act, not just talk."

And Frankie Boyle added: "All of us now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a difference to the future of the planet. We need to take urgent action on climate change."