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So far £400,000 has been raised for charities that promote environmental solutions to climate crisisSo far £400,000 has been raised for charities that promote environmental solutions to climate crisis
Generous Guardian and Observer readers donated over £42,000 to the climate emergency charity appeal during the papers’ annual charity telethon on Saturday, pushing the overall total to more than £400,000.Generous Guardian and Observer readers donated over £42,000 to the climate emergency charity appeal during the papers’ annual charity telethon on Saturday, pushing the overall total to more than £400,000.
A team of journalists and editors, including the editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, George Monbiot, Owen Jones, Gary Younge, John Crace and Marina Hyde took hundreds of calls from readers as the Guardian newsroom turned into a pop-up call centre between 10am and 6pm.A team of journalists and editors, including the editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, George Monbiot, Owen Jones, Gary Younge, John Crace and Marina Hyde took hundreds of calls from readers as the Guardian newsroom turned into a pop-up call centre between 10am and 6pm.
The appeal, which runs throughout the festive period, is supporting four charities that promote environmental and social justice through natural climate solutions, from safeguarding the Amazon rainforest to rewilding parts of the Scottish Highlands to planting trees in Britain’s towns, cities and countryside.The appeal, which runs throughout the festive period, is supporting four charities that promote environmental and social justice through natural climate solutions, from safeguarding the Amazon rainforest to rewilding parts of the Scottish Highlands to planting trees in Britain’s towns, cities and countryside.
The charities are Woodland Trust, Trees for Life, Trees for Cities and Global Greengrants Fund UK.The charities are Woodland Trust, Trees for Life, Trees for Cities and Global Greengrants Fund UK.
Introducing the appeal earlier this month, Viner, said although the onus was on governments and corporations to take major steps to avoid global climate catastrophe, this year’s charity appeal “highlights ways we as citizens can support practical, natural solutions to climate change”.Introducing the appeal earlier this month, Viner, said although the onus was on governments and corporations to take major steps to avoid global climate catastrophe, this year’s charity appeal “highlights ways we as citizens can support practical, natural solutions to climate change”.
Responding to the news, Eve Rehse, the executive director of Global Greengrants UK, said: “On behalf of indigenous communities protecting the Amazon rainforest from destruction, we would like to thank the public for your incredible generosity and solidarity.Responding to the news, Eve Rehse, the executive director of Global Greengrants UK, said: “On behalf of indigenous communities protecting the Amazon rainforest from destruction, we would like to thank the public for your incredible generosity and solidarity.
“It shows that there is hope for natural solutions to the climate emergency, and that we can all work together to look after our planet and safeguard future generations. With the funds raised, Global Greengrants Fund UK will enable hundreds of initiatives who are conserving and restoring the Earth’s lungs – the Amazon.” “It shows that there is hope for natural solutions to the climate emergency, and that we can all work together to look after our planet and safeguard future generations. With the funds raised, Global Greengrants Fund UK will enable hundreds of initiatives that are conserving and restoring the Earth’s lungs – the Amazon.”
Readers have left scores of email messages through the online donation page outlining why they gave. Many said they believed climate emergency was the most important issue affecting the planet. Others said there was an urgent need to protect their family and community’s future, and had little confidence the government would take bold enough steps to tackle the crisis. Many said they loved trees, nature and wildlife and wanted to protect natural habitats.Readers have left scores of email messages through the online donation page outlining why they gave. Many said they believed climate emergency was the most important issue affecting the planet. Others said there was an urgent need to protect their family and community’s future, and had little confidence the government would take bold enough steps to tackle the crisis. Many said they loved trees, nature and wildlife and wanted to protect natural habitats.
One reader wrote: “At a time that feels very bleak, these projects not only offer some comfort, but powerful examples of how we can overcome our individual despair and seek to build a better future together.”One reader wrote: “At a time that feels very bleak, these projects not only offer some comfort, but powerful examples of how we can overcome our individual despair and seek to build a better future together.”
The appeal continues until midnight on Sunday 5 January. Readers can donate online here or send a cheque (payable to the Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2019) to: The Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2019, Charities Trust, Suite 20-22, Century Building, Tower Street, Liverpool, L3 4BJ.The appeal continues until midnight on Sunday 5 January. Readers can donate online here or send a cheque (payable to the Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2019) to: The Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2019, Charities Trust, Suite 20-22, Century Building, Tower Street, Liverpool, L3 4BJ.