BRISBANE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A week of protest actions are planned for Brisbane in what has been declared a national a "Climate Emergency Week" by environmental organisations around the country. The state of emergency has been declared by climate campaigners, following Ross Garnaut's latest report that recommends a national climate strategy which is, by his own admission, "expected to lead to the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef."
"Having a conscious strategy that sacrifices - for eternity - one of the most unique natural wonders in the world, shows the utter insanity of those currently dictating climate policy," said Paul Benedek, an organiser of the September 22-29 Climate Emergency Week.
"At least Garnaut is honest," Benedek continued. "The Queensland government is pretending to be leading a 'smart state' while it is putting in billions of dollars in expanding the dirty, greenhouse-emitting coal industry."
"Garnaut, the Business Council and most politicians are putting protection of the market ahead of protecting the planet's irreplaceable reefs, rivers, land and air. But there is no economy on a dead planet - no business, no profits, no jobs - nothing."
Fellow organiser John Mackenzie from enoughhotair.com explained that "We have a small window of opportunity between now and when Garnaut's recommendations become our national policy and international negotiating position. The Climate Emergency Week is being organised precisely to send a clear message to governments across the country that Australians are prepared to accept higher emission targets to protect and preserve our national heritage. There is too much at stake to prioritise economic expediency over our future."
The week of action in Brisbane - which features a launch forum on September 22, actions on campuses mid-week, a 'Critical Mass' cycle protest on September 26 - culminates on Sunday September 28.
On the 28th, those wanting emergency climate action will rally at 2pm at Parliament House to hear Wanita Limpus from the Kiribati-Australia Association explain how climate change is literally engulfing her country. After the speakers, a "climate criminals tour" will target the Queensland Government along with mass emissions-producing corporations like Xtrata and Waratah Coal, before proceeding to a 4pm Climate Festival at Centenary Place featuring music, food, workshops and films going until late.
The final event of the week will be a protest at the "Coal 08" conference on the morning of Monday September 29 at the Marriott hotel.
For information or interviews, contact:
Paul Benedek 0410 629 088 John Mackenzie 0405 433 550
A week of protest actions are planned for Brisbane in what has been declared a national a "Climate Emergency Week" by environmental organisations around the country. The state of emergency has been declared by climate campaigners, following Ross Garnaut's latest report that recommends a national climate strategy which is, by his own admission, "expected to lead to the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef."
"Having a conscious strategy that sacrifices - for eternity - one of the most unique natural wonders in the world, shows the utter insanity of those currently dictating climate policy," said Paul Benedek, an organiser of the September 22-29 Climate Emergency Week.
"At least Garnaut is honest," Benedek continued. "The Queensland government is pretending to be leading a 'smart state' while it is putting in billions of dollars in expanding the dirty, greenhouse-emitting coal industry."
"Garnaut, the Business Council and most politicians are putting protection of the market ahead of protecting the planet's irreplaceable reefs, rivers, land and air. But there is no economy on a dead planet - no business, no profits, no jobs - nothing."
Fellow organiser John Mackenzie from enoughhotair.com explained that "We have a small window of opportunity between now and when Garnaut's recommendations become our national policy and international negotiating position. The Climate Emergency Week is being organised precisely to send a clear message to governments across the country that Australians are prepared to accept higher emission targets to protect and preserve our national heritage. There is too much at stake to prioritise economic expediency over our future."
The week of action in Brisbane - which features a launch forum on September 22, actions on campuses mid-week, a 'Critical Mass' cycle protest on September 26 - culminates on Sunday September 28.
On the 28th, those wanting emergency climate action will rally at 2pm at Parliament House to hear Wanita Limpus from the Kiribati-Australia Association explain how climate change is literally engulfing her country. After the speakers, a "climate criminals tour" will target the Queensland Government along with mass emissions-producing corporations like Xtrata and Waratah Coal, before proceeding to a 4pm Climate Festival at Centenary Place featuring music, food, workshops and films going until late.
The final event of the week will be a protest at the "Coal 08" conference on the morning of Monday September 29 at the Marriott hotel.
For information or interviews, contact:
Paul Benedek 0410 629 088 John Mackenzie 0405 433 550
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