Greens propose new action on climate change

Canberra, Wednesday 2 December 2009

The Australian Greens have written to the Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Change today proposing new action on climate change.

“We are at a moment of great opportunity for this country and this planet if we choose to move decisively towards renewable energy, energy efficiency and forest protection,” Australian Greens Leader, Senator Bob Brown said.

“The Prime Minister has said that we must act for our children and our grandchildren, but the question is: do we act according to the world’s brains trust or do we act according to the pressure of the big polluters?

“The government chose the big polluters in designing its failed scheme, but it now has the opportunity to choose the future, choose the science, choose the children.”

A copy of the Greens’ letter is attached.

“Where the CPRS would have locked in failure, triggering investment in more coal projects, the Greens have a blueprint for success,” Australian Greens Deputy Leader, Senator Christine Milne said.

“Now is the opportunity to come together and look at positive solutions that can get Australia moving in the right direction.

“Let’s unleash innovation and job creation with real, meaningful climate action.

“At Copenhagen, Australia must commit to its fair share of action on climate change. The Government cannot walk away from that and the Greens certainly will not.

“Now that the CPRS is out of the way, the Government has no option but to work with the Greens to deliver that result.

“With the final demise of the false solution of the CPRS, let’s move ahead with real solutions, let’s do what it takes and put Australia on the path towards a safe climate.”
Rudd Wong letter 021209.pdf
Bob Brown, Christine Milne