Having joined the FACEBOOK revolution and started up a group 'Low Carbon Bath' I got a call from John Watson at Bath FM asking what it was about. Although a lot younger than me he considers Facebook a 'bit geeky'. Anyway he called me into the studios for a chat on what I was hoping for by being on Facebook and why Low Carbon Bath.

The younger generation are on these social networks in large numbers and enjoy it. The young vote in less numbers than the old and it is important for democracy that we Councillors engage with all sections of the population and inspire them to vote. Facebook is being used very powerfully in the USA amongst the University Students. Here in Bath a lot of younger people are on Facebook - see ' Moreland Road is Amazing' group.

As to why set up a group on Low Carbon - well the environment is the number one issue and halting global warming the top priority. I believe the technology is there to enable us to solve the problem. It is not just up to states to set a lead and get the framework right - every individual can do their bit to reduce their own individual Carbon Footprint.