More than 20 prominent Australian scientists, community and
business leaders signed an open letter in The Age newspaper on Thursday to
declare a climate emergency.
The letter was addressed to those appointed to the new
Federal Parliament after the July 2 election and called for "an immediate
ban on new coal and gas developments" and an "emergency-speed
transition" to zero emissions.
Environment Victoria chief executive Mark Wakeham was one of
the letter's signatories, who said climate change would devastate rural and
regional communities unless political leaders take action.
He believes regional economies are already feeling the
effects of a warming climate
Read the ABC News
story - “Political leaders urged to take action on climate change and prevent devastation to regional economies.”
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