Greens WA welcome US-China deal to cut pollution

WA Greens Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region and spokesperson for climate change, Robin Chapple MLC, is congratulating the US and China on their agreement to act on global warming and says it’s not too late for Australia to get on board.

“This should be a massive wake up call to the likes of Abbott and Barnett, with Abbott’s continued climate denial and Barnett’s continued reliance on coal in WA; both destructive to our environment,” said Mr Chapple.

“Both Abbott and Barnett are engaging in intergenerational theft while the rest of the world moves to protect future generations and our planet.

“Australia was a world leader in climate policy with an emissions trading scheme that was considered a template for other nations. Now our international reputation is trashed, as are our economic opportunities, our health, our safety and our precious natural environment, Mr Chapple added.

“Polluters must pay for their pollution. Coal must be left in the ground. Fossil fuel subsidies must end. Australia should be a leader and thrive in a new clean economy but not as long as Abbott and Barnett firmly anchor us in the past.”

For more information please contact Robin Chapple on 0409 379 263 or 9486 8255.

 

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