Beyond Zero Emissions Support Climate Action Rally

LATEST UPDATE (15/3/2011) - The rally for action on climate change had an attendance of around 8000-10,000 people, while the climate change denier rally had only around 200-400.

MELBOURNE—Today, Melbournians will rally to support action on climate change. The show of people power will demonstrate that the Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and his supporters are out of touch not only with climate science but also with public opinion.

Beyond Zero Emissions will stand with the community and allies from Getup, the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Environment Victoria, and the Union Climate Connectors, to support action on climate change.

Matthew Wright, Beyond Zero Emissions Executive Director and 2010 Environment Minister’s Young Environmentalist of the Year says:

“Beyond Zero Emissions support the public rally for action on climate change. Mr. Abbott, the extremist shock jocks and climate change deniers are out of touch with public opinion. The Australian Government must stand firm against this scare campaign and deliver policies that help build a renewable energy economy.”   

Matthew Wright adds:

“A carbon price combined with a national feed-in tariff for large-scale baseload solar will set Australia on track for a jobs rich and prosperous future. Delaying or preventing action threatens our economy and our climate.”

EVENT DETAILS

When: Saturday March 12, 11:00am

Where: Treasury Place, Melbourne