52 days, 18 hours and counting until the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change meets in Copenhagen, Denmark.Politicians, diplomats and bureaucrats will meet to decide our fate.
Dun-Dun-Dun!
It's dramatic but it's true. If you don't know why Copenhagen is so important, go here then come straight back OK? I haven't finished my rant!
They (the politicians etc) might have the best intentions.
They'll definitely make sure the latest draft of their 'super-hero-world-leader-moment' speeches are in their pockets.
The speeches will absolutely stress how they desperately they want "action not words".
All we'll really get is more words.
Even if a deal/ commitment / promise is reached at Copenhagen, will they all keep those promises?
This is my 'Oh Shit!' moment
The question for Copenhagen is, will rich nations step up and take the right type of action?? We need morally responsible action without the BS*. Action that's best for our delicate ecosystem and for people who are living in poverty, who aren't responsible for climate change but are having to pay the consequences - including with their lives.
* What we really need is David Suzuki, Tim Flannery & Don Henry to rule the world
While I'm at it, I have some more questions:
Why haven't self-proclaimed "climate leaders" Obama and Rudd done everything they can to pass an Emissions Trading Scheme yet? Why do they have outdated (low) carbon reduction targets? Why are they bullying developing countries when they haven't got themselves sorted yet? Why are we still subsiding car manufacturing? Why are we still considering the export of brown coal in Victoria the State which has arguably suffered the most so far from climate change (drought, super-bushfires)? Why do big polluters and powerful fossil fuel lobby groups still have the ears of the Government and the Opposition?
AND WHERE'S MY JETPACK?
Seriously, climate scientists are wringing their hands about new predictions which mean even IF the politicians are successful (and that's a massive IF) their best efforts probably won't be enough to stop some serious damage from unfolding. It's a wonder they, or any of the activists working on this are getting any sleep. We need to get the best deal huamanly and politically possible at Copenhagen and continue to ratchet our action up.
The Scientists say carbon pollution needs to peak and then fall by 2015. We need to commit to dramatic cuts in greenhouse pollution by at least 30 per cent by 2020 and 80-90 per cent by 2050.
Meanwhile, in Australia, in fantasy land; we watch our political leaders continue to kick Climate Change around like a political football (filled with coal). Hasn't anyone told them football season is over?
Somehow we fed this machine. We allowed it to grow. Everyone has to take a little bit of responsibility at some point.Have you contacted your local MP yet?
Have you requested a Climate Project presentation for your office, school or whatever group of people? (You can request me if you like - I'm cheap)
Sure, us humans, we've been disappointing before but we've also been pretty amazing.
For example, today is Blog Action Day for Climate Change.
Approximately 11,521,299 humans will be reading one or more of the 7,674 Blogs in 140 Countries concentrating on trying to do something about climate change. Including you, including this blog.
Maybe you can help, simply by spreading the word?
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true. - Leon J. SuenesIf you're still reading this and you haven't had an "oh shit!" moment about climate change yet.
Can I suggest you watch this:
Oh, finally (and congratulations if you made it this far) if you're new to this blog and want to know what The Body Shop Australia is doing about climate change. Click here.
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