Global warming is changing the world as we know it. Climate change can have catastrophic impacts in numerous cities across the world. It is time for us to react ndash; quickly and effectively. The European Community (EC) has been leading the fight against climate change; making it one of its top priorities. We have introduced the most ambitious targets of their kind; known as the ldquo;20/20/20 by 2020rdquo; initiative within the ldquo;Climate Action and Renewable Energy Package.rdquo; As a result; European Member States have taken on a commitment to curb their CO emissions by at least 20% by 2020. 2 These targets are indeed commendable; however; they are only the start if we are to avoid the consequences of global warming. Whilst top level coordination from the European Institutions and Member State governments is vital; the role of mitigating and adapting to climate change at local level must not be forgotten. In fact; here cities; regions and their citizens play a significant a role. It is therefore vital they become directly involved in the climate change challenge. The European Commission therefore launched in 2008 a new initiative; the Covenant of Mayors; which brings together a network of European mayors in a voluntary effort to go beyond the European Unionrsquo;s already ambitious targets. Half of our greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are created in and by cities.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Songs for the agesBy Georgia MountainIm so glad I ordered this songbook. I dont play piano well; so I ordered the easy play version. I sat down and played Star Dust with a minimum of mistakes. My husband said it sounded really good. (Not me but the arrangement for easy play.) It has some of my favorites in it like Lazy Bones; Georgia on my Mind; Heart and Soul; and many others. Ive always loved the old songs; and it would be great for a new generation to learn some of the old classics. Buy this songbook. You wont regret it if youre a lady of a certain age or a youngster who has heard of these "mythical" songs from way back when.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I REALLY loved the Stevie Wonder song book that I bought from ...By Kim M. SettlesI REALLY loved the Stevie Wonder song book that I bought from you; but the Hoagy Carmichael was too "easy." Maybe that means that Im improving.2 of 4 people found the following review helpful. MY PIANO REPERTOIRE HAS EXPANDED FROM "CHOPSTICKS" !By mcHaikuYou; too; can play more than just "Chopsticks" when friends are gathered around the piano; maybe in a nostalgic mood. This playbook of Hoagy Carmichael tunes will coach you to play 25 old favorites. Most kids were familiar with "Heart Soul" in the early 50s could team up with a friend playing "Chopsticks" ~ what a hoot! Harmony beat equaled homegrown talent then; and a bit of knowledge about ragtime jazz today is sure to impress folks.Hoagy said about the days of the 2nd World War: "There was little I could do but give the world something to hum!" With this songbook you can hum your heart away; youll have the wonderful lyrics; too. You really cant miss; Hoagys son "Hoagy Bix" (named for Bix Beiderbecke; called "the first great white jazzman" influential in Hoagys early development as a composer) wrote a special foreword for this publication in 2001. For Reviewer mcHAIKU it is truly exciting to share this discovery.