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Mr Howard must also reflect that scientists warn if climate change goes
unchecked, we could witness the demise of the Great Barrier Reef, the
disappearance of our ski fields, and the extinction of up to a quarter
of Australia’s species.
"Climate change is already hurting Australia by making the drought more severe and damaging our coral reefs, yet the Government’s policy will not protect Australia from climate change,” said Greenpeace climate campaigner Gareth Walton.
“John Howard’s continuing refusal to join over 160 other countries in ratifying the Kyoto Protocol represents all that is wrong with the Government’s response to climate change.” The Kyoto Protocol is the only global agreement to tackle climate change.
Australia can be protected from climate change while creating new sustainable jobs and green industries. Unfortunately, the Government seems more interested in looking after major polluters than in the interests of all Australians.
“To protect Australia from climate change, greenhouse pollution must be reduced by at least 60 per cent by 2050. Greenpeace calls on both Mr Howard and Mr Latham to commit to reduce greenhouse pollution by 60 per cent by 2050 in order to protect Australia from climate change.”
Take Action!
Call on Mr Howard and Mark Latham to commit to making deep cuts in greenhouse pollution of 60 per cent or more.
"Climate change is already hurting Australia by making the drought more severe and damaging our coral reefs, yet the Government’s policy will not protect Australia from climate change,” said Greenpeace climate campaigner Gareth Walton.
“John Howard’s continuing refusal to join over 160 other countries in ratifying the Kyoto Protocol represents all that is wrong with the Government’s response to climate change.” The Kyoto Protocol is the only global agreement to tackle climate change.
Australia can be protected from climate change while creating new sustainable jobs and green industries. Unfortunately, the Government seems more interested in looking after major polluters than in the interests of all Australians.
“To protect Australia from climate change, greenhouse pollution must be reduced by at least 60 per cent by 2050. Greenpeace calls on both Mr Howard and Mr Latham to commit to reduce greenhouse pollution by 60 per cent by 2050 in order to protect Australia from climate change.”
Take Action!
Call on Mr Howard and Mark Latham to commit to making deep cuts in greenhouse pollution of 60 per cent or more.
