A Climate Emergency
The world faces a climate emergency. Australia and the Pacific are at the frontline.
We’re suffering worse bushfires, flash floods and a drought that never seems to end. These are all signs that we’re reaching a tipping point to a climate catastrophe.
It’s clear that ‘business as usual’ is not an option.
In Australia, it’s time to phase out coal for the future of our climate and the economy. We have new opportunities to ensure our future prosperity. Australia has the natural assets to lead the world in renewable energy.
An Energy [R]evolution has already begun in Germany, Spain, China and the US, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and a cleaner environment. An Energy [R]evolution benefits workers, the economy and the climate. What’s not to love?
Globally, we need to agree on a plan to tackle climate change and protect forests (because deforestation causes around 20% of global greenhouse emissions). In Copenhagen in December, the UN is meeting to forge a new global climate deal. Join us to make this new ‘Kyoto protocol’ a deal to celebrate.
Solutions to save our climate are possible if governments jump on board. The alternative of taking the wrong action or no action is unthinkable.
You have the power to make a difference.
Find out how to use it!
We have the knowledge, solutions and technology to stop dangerous climate change. The time to act is now!
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Our solutions
- Welcome to the Energy [R]evolution
- Green collar jobs and a renewed economy
- Protecting forests to save the climate
- Beyond Copenhagen