Climate change is now a global concern. To tackle this as matter of urgency we are all urged to keep our CO₂ output as low as possible. There is a large amount of political emphasis on energy conservation within the home. Meanwhile, many stores and restaurants are wasting energy by keeping doors open at all times. Why should retail outlets get away with squandering large amounts of energy by heating the street in the winter and letting out air conditioning in the summer? 

"What good does it do to worry about such issues as…. global warming and high energy prices when one is scooting in and out of stores that waste 20 to 25% of the electricity that they use?" Richard Kessel, Chairman of LIPA

Individuals have power. Use your power to end this energy waste. Here’s how:

• Support shops and restaurants displaying the Close the Door logo
• Close doors behind you. If you can't, speak to the staff. It is especially useful to contact the manager.
• If a shop will not Close the Door: don’t shop there, go elsewhere. Continuing to use shops that persist in keeping their doors open means that you are lending your support to their energy waste.

For arguments commonly used against closing the door click here

YOU can make a difference.

Further information

www.cambridgeeconometrics.com/press_releases/uk_energy_environment.htm
Econometrics on energy and the environment/relevance of government targets

www.energysavingtrust.com
This site explains various renewable energy technologies and encourages energy efficiency.

www.climatecrisis.net
Website for the film An Inconvenient Truth, with scientific information and tips on how to combat man made climate change.

unfccc.int
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an international treaty to combat global warming, and the website offers both introductory and expert resources. 

www.unep.org
The United Nations Environmental Programme promotes sustainable development and environmental management and protection.