Climate change
this is what the organisation GETup stated:
“Stand firm on climate
Today, Prime Minister Rudd announced he will be consulting with Cabinet before making any decisions on climate action.
GetUp members have a short, yet powerful, window of opportunity to influence government policy on climate change and ensure a sustainable future.
Key questions include “If we move to an ETS sooner than currently planned, will there still be the same level of funding for renewable energy?” and “Will there be a ‘floor’ set on the price of pollution, to provide certainty and a clear incentive for business to invest in clean, not polluting energy?” “
And this is my message to my local MP Dick Adams:
Dick, it is important that your government remain strong on principle. Climate change may not be as popular as you would like if your voters think it will affect their back pocket. But the reality is climate change is happening and the effects will do a lot more damage in the near future if not addressed now.
On our farm we experienced the harshest summer ever. Our fruit suffered and the quality was down. We are now short on water and may have even a worst problem if we go into another summer without replenishing our dam and water table.
We can see severe climatic events almost becoming the norm. Only an ostrich wouldn’t see it. Lets not be an ostrich on this matter let our Government show leadership on this matter.
Denis Buchanan
I am interested in what my readers think about this important matter affecting not just all Australians but the long term viability of our earth. Please have your say