In the IPCC report three things stand out as the most important: we know the scale and immediacy of the climate crisis; we know what is causing it & we know how to fix it.
We have agency.
Here’s a thread. #auspol #ClimateAction #IPCC
We have agency.
Here’s a thread. #auspol #ClimateAction #IPCC
The number one driver of the climate crisis is the extraction and burning of coal, oil and gas. All decisions our leaders make from today must be informed by this knowledge. The lives of our children depend on this above all.
For decades, emissions cuts have been blocked by the vested interests of the coal, oil and gas corporations. We have to call time on this - on the subsidies, the political protection, the game of mates, the sponsorships - the lot.
As the biggest exporter of coal and gas in the world, Australia’s main export is climate damage.
Combined with our repeated blocking of international climate progress, we are making an outsized contribution to the global crisis we face. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Combined with our repeated blocking of international climate progress, we are making an outsized contribution to the global crisis we face. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
To do our bit, Australia must stop burning all coal by no later than 2030 and achieve net zero by no later than 2035. With political and business will, this is achievable - as shown in this latest modelling. climateworksaustralia.org/news/stimulati…
Every Australian can play a role in pushing those in power to do the right thing. If this report makes you feel angry, sad and afraid, that is because it is angering, saddening and frightening.
It is vital to remember: climate change is no accident or force of nature; it is something that is being done to the world, by the coal, oil and gas corporations and other environmental destroyers.
We can put an end to the fossil fuel industry holding the fortunes of our country to ransom and still choose the future we want - we already have the renewable energy technology to make huge emissions cuts in our electricity system. This will put us on the path to a safer future.
For political and business leaders this is your moment of truth. No more excuses and no more delays. The future of all our kids is on the line. This is the issue on which history will judge you.
I truly wish the world had not reached these crossroads, but we are where we are. Now is our chance to make things right. We can do what is needed, probably much faster than anyone thinks possible if we really try. Now, let’s get to work.
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