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350 Underwater Climate Change Action in Perth WA
Image by 350.org
Carbon must take a dive
Paddy Cullen | Campaigns Coordinator (WA) | Oxfam Australia
5 King William Street BAYSWATER WA 6053
As sea levels rise, ten humanitarian and environmental groups in Western
Australia combined forces this past weekend and called on the Australian
Government to take the plunge and go below 350.
Launching the 10-10-10 global week of action on climate change, more
than 7300 other events are underway in 188 countries during this week in
the largest ever global demonstration on climate change.
To draw attention to this global movement, Oxfam Australia and World
Vision, came together with WWF-Australia, Tear, The Oaktree Foundation,
The One World Centre, The Conservation Council, Save Our Marine Life,
Environment House and the Anti-Nuclear Association of WA.
The 5 humanitarian and 5 environmental agencies dived with signs bearing
the numbers 3, 5 and 0 which combine to make up the number 350, the
maximum level of atmospheric carbon in parts per million (ppm) that
scientists say is the upper limit to ensure climate safety. The current
global level is 390ppm and rising, and carbon levels must take a dive to
stop the catastrophic effects of climate change.
Droughts, floods and storms are causing havoc with people’s ability to
grow food which is seeing lives and livelihoods being destroyed in poor
countries. These countries have not caused the problem and do not have
the financial resources to adapt are suffering most.
It is crucial that rich countries help by reducing their emissions to
bring atmospheric carbon levels below 350ppm, as well as supporting
projects to help communities adapt to the devastating impacts of climate
change.
We know that runaway climate change will imperil coral reefs and
forests, and habitats across the planet, accelerating extinctions. For
the sake of people and nature, we need national and international
action, including a price on carbon.
To find a 10/10/10 event near you, visit www.350.org.
Tim Norton | Online Campaigns Co-ordinator | Oxfam Australia
132-138 Leicester Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Ph: (03) 9289 9239 | Mob: 0402 077 721 | www.oxfam.org.au
350 Marchers
Image by TPapi
World Wide Web, We’re All Connected 350 banner marching in the HONK! parade
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