Wednesday, June 10, 2009

National Climate Emergency Rally

1pm, Saturday, June 13 State Library, Melbourne
(march to Treasury Gardens)

Speakers and entertainment includes: Peter Marshall - United Firefighters Union, Emeretta Cross -Tuvaluan climate activist, David Spratt - author Climate Code Red, Greens leader Senator Bob Brown, Rod Quantock - Melbourne comedian and Taegan Edwards - Yarra Climate Action Now. Music by Melting Pot.
Bring noise making instruments if you can.

Please tell your family, friends and workmates.

Interstate events: www.climaterally.org

Info: 03 9639 3660 or info@climateactioncentre.org
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If you have thought of taking action on climate change, now is the time. Drought, bushfires, floods and rising seas are already hitting hard. It's an emergency and we need emergency action.

In December 2009, governments of the world will meet in Copenhagen to create a new global climate agreement. Australia must support, not stop, strong global action.

We can tackle the recession and climate change together. Direct investment in renewable energy will create jobs, stimulate the economy and begin to create the carbon-free economy of the future.

  • 100% renewable energy by 2020
  • Australia must make the shift from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy from wind, solar and other available technologies.
  • Green collar jobs not job cuts
  • We can renew our economy by creating hundreds of thousands of 'green jobs' and supporting workers to make a fair and just transition to sustainable industries.
  • Strong international action with climate justice
  • Australia must take the lead in global climate talks, not undermine them with an ineffective 5%-15% target. Globally, we must to listen those who are most affected by climate change and least responsible for it.
  • Don't pass the Carbon Pollution law
  • We need climate policies that make the big polluters pay and not allow big companies to go on polluting. The CPRS won't reduce Australia's greenhouse pollution.
  • Protect Australia's Forests
  • Logging and clearing vegetation are major contributors to climate change as forests and woodlands are important carbon stores.
1pm Saturday, June 13, State Library
Only a strong and growing movement for change will make a difference. Come with your friends and family to the Rally. Help promote the rally in your community.

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