Alan joins our letter writing campaign

Beneath the Wisteria supporter, Alan English, has joined our letter writing campaign and below is what he has written and sent to Shepparton’s weekly newspaper, the Advisor.

Things little children say - A true kinder story.

An aunty of mine used to teach at a kindergarten. She told of a little girl who came up to her and said: ”Miss, its coming.” Well it seems we are all likely to be in the poo soon the way things are going. Climate scientists have warned ad infinitum that the World is becoming hotter, but really no one seems to care whether we dirty our pants or not. The government claims to know that the climate is changing, but is so up-tight about the economic situation that what is proposed to avoid a climate melt-down falls far short of what is required. It is agreed that all nations have to pull together, but insufficient is prepared to lead the way or show courage. Yes, we may well be in the poo!.

Most people see the daily weather reports. With Central Australia having soaring temperatures of 48 c and Brisbane experiencing its highest temperature ever, it is highly likely that some-time in January or February we could see a return of temperatures such as 45 c as we did in 2009 when bush fires in Victoria were out of control. How many of you have noted the plight of farmers in Queensland? The sheep industry cannot be sustained due to the heat; and that is apart from the fact there isn’t enough vegetation to eat. Cattle are being driven along roads and stock routes. Some people of the land are packing up and leaving. Rainfall and even cyclonic rains are most uncertain. Meteorologists are not with any certainty able to offer assurances of what may happen. We are not exempt from catastrophe either. It isn’t news that our atmosphere is contaminated. Unless urgent action is taken, we will certainly know what it is to have poo in our pants.

Will as many people as possible ask their newspaper to organise petitions to the Federal Government to take better and more control for what is certain catastrophe without immediate action. Balancing the budget is important, but if our climate becomes unbearable it will be HELL for all of us.