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Australia's public demand action on Climate Change at the National Climate Emergency Rally
On Saturday 13 June 2009 thousands of Australians gathered in Australia's capitol cities to demand action on climate change from the federal government In Sydney thousands of families, students and professionals wore red to warn the Rudd Government of the seriousness of the situation. In Melbourne the Green's senator Bob Brown addressed the crowd of hundreds saying a move towards emissions reductions would only boost the economy.
"For ourselves, for our grandchildren we must take the lead ... and we'll be richer because of it,” he said.
The economist Nicholas Stern also spoke saying, “And we'll a have pride in ourselves, a smile on our face if we tackle climate change, because as (climate economist) those countries which take the lead in transforming to an environmentally based economy will have the best economies as we move down this century.”
See the videos from Melbourne here and the slideshow from Sydney down below
Why are we rallying?
Countdown to Copenhagen
In December 2009, governments of the world will meet in Copenhagen to forge a critical new global climate change agreement. This is our chance to secure strong global action to cut emissions in time to avoid catastrophic climate change. The global financial crisis presents a golden opportunity to change direction and embrace a 'green new deal' to save the planet and the economy.
Join thousands of Australians to stand up for real and urgent action!
We need:
1. 100% renewable energy by 2020
Australia must shift to 100% renewable energy from wind, solar and other existing technologies within a decade.
2. Green collar jobs with a just transition for workers
We can renew our economy by creating hundreds of thousands of 'green jobs' and supporting workers to make the shift to sustainable industries.
3. A strong international agreement with climate justice for all
Australia must take the lead in global climate talks, not undermine them with an ineffective 5%-25% target. We must support our Pacific neighbours and other developing countries, who are least responsible for climate change.
4. A climate policy that makes big polluters pay
The Government's draft Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme must not become law in its current form. It would allow big companies to go on polluting and won't reduce Australia's greenhouse pollution
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