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What you can do

Join other Australians taking action to let Kevin Rudd know what you think!

Kevin Rudd's climate 'solution' is:

  • a woeful '5% by 2020' emission reduction target
  • $4 billion extra in direct subsidies to the coal industry
  • $580 million to expand coal exports in the world's largest coal export port, Newcastle.
  • coal expansion plans that will wipe out the reduction target 10 times over. 

Take action: Call your local MP and express your disgust at the government’s climate target, the Opposition’s response and payment to pollute for industry.

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Find out who your MP is

Find useful tips here, including how to write, phone and email  politicians, and even make a submission.

More ways to take action

1) Protect forests to save our climate. 20% of global greenhouse emissions come from forest destruction. Pressure the Australian government to protect ancient forests by introducing legislation to stop imports of illegally and destructively sourced timber into Australia. Email Tony.Burke.MP@aph.gov.au, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

2) Talk to your politicians: Find useful tips here, including how to write, phone and email  politicians, and even make a submission.

3) Start or join a climate action group: Australians are teaming up to push for climate solutions via dynamic “people power” groups. Visit the Climate Movement website to find a climate action group in your area or start your own group.  Watch video of an inspiring climate action group activity

4) Are you a student? Get involved with the ASEN Clean Energy Campaign or download their toolkit.  For great ideas, visit the Campus Climate Challenge website (North America).

Let the media be your messenger

Your voice counts, and you don’t have to be an expert to have an opinion. Learn how to voice your views about climate change to newspapers and radio stations with our media guide (PDF, 150kb).

Update your home & office energy use

1) Switch to Green Power, and read important tips on using energy wisely so you can slash your own greenhouse emissions. 

2) Choose the best Green Power product. Visit Green Electricity Watch to learn which product will help you make the most difference to the environment.

3) Make your own energy. Install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on your roof. The federal government offers a PV rebate program to offset some initial costs. Get details of federal government solar rebates.

Toolkits for the Clean Energy Revolution

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