| Neville –Did you see the news yesterday? An international team of scientists, headed by the CSIRO have confirmed Australia is facing devastating impacts from climate change unless we reduce global carbon pollution.
Even an article in The Australian states: “Australia and its region will probably be hit by almost twice as many severe floods this century like the ones that devastated southeast Queensland four years ago.”
Those events not only devastate communities, they cost the country billions of dollars as we respond and rebuild. It’s essential we lower emissions and develop a sustainable plan for the future so we can better manage the impact of climate change.
Meanwhile, Tony Abbott and the Liberal Party are stuck in the past, ignoring the evidence and taking Australia backwards on climate change action.
We need to stand together and make it clear to Tony Abbott: Australians want action on climate change and we want it now. Can you share this article and make sure more Australians have the information they need?
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/climate/climate-change-to-cause-twice-as-many-severe-floods-in-australia/story-e6frg6xf-1227197990872
Australians deserve a better government than what they’ve got right now. It’s unbelievable that Tony Abbott can ignore so much evidence; risking Australia’s economic and social well-being. Let’s keep the pressure on.
Mark Butler
Shadow Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water |
