Climate Action Now

The polluter lobby must not set the terms of the debate around climate solutions. We know this issue is too important and the costs of inaction will affect every aspect of our economy and our lives. Our farmers are crippled by drought. Bush fires are breaking out earlier every year. We're facing record-breaking heat waves, increasing water scarcity and intensifying cyclones and storms. Each of us with hopes for our future, or with children and grandchildren who will be left with our mess, must act now.

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Join our movement for real action on climate change and over the coming months GetUp will unveil a series of exciting actions designed to hold politicians accountable and turn the pressure up on Government to act. Check out the five step Action Agenda we want our politicians committing to for the next term of Parliament.

GetUp had a seat at Kevin Rudd's National Climate Summit - where we presented this agenda and your demands for serious climate leadership. But this is just the beginning.

	The Latest on this Campaign Climate Action Now Monday, 18 May 2009 The Government has announced it's plans to create the largest solar energy plant in the world in the Hunter Valley, NSW. The move comes after the Government's announcement to delay the Emissions Trading Scheme until 2011, as an attempt to honour their commitment to spend $4.5 billion on reducing carbon pollution and follows calls from the head of the UN for decisive international action on climate change. Sign our petition calling on the Government to invest in renewable rather than polluting energies. The Latest on this Campaign Climate Action Now Thursday, 7 May 2009 The Rudd Government have announced dramatic changes and ultimately a delay to their deeply-flawed emissions trading scheme (ETS) in a move designed to once more please big businesses rather than tackle the issue of climate change. Changes announced include a delayed start to the scheme until 2011, a fixed $10 per tonne price for carbon and the prospect of a 25% reduction target heavily dependent on international agreement at Copenhagen in December. Once more the Government is stalling on real action on climate change and instead increasing compensation for polluting industries. Sign our Time for Common Sense petition now! The Latest on this Campaign Climate Action Now Tuesday, 5 May 2009 The Rudd Government have announced dramatic changes and ultimately a delay to their deeply-flawed emissions trading scheme (ETS) in a move designed to once more please big businesses rather than tackle the issue of climate change. Changes announced include a delayed start to the scheme until 2011, a fixed $10 per tonne price for carbon and the prospect of a 25% reduction target heavily dependent on international agreement at Copenhagen in December. Once more the Government is stalling on real action on climate change and instead increasing compensation for polluting industries. The Latest on this Campaign Climate Action Now Friday, 30 January 2009 Time for a fair go GetUp has just launched its campaign to ensure the Government's stimulus package gives those hardest hit a fair go. Together we can work towards a progressive Australia that protects the jobless rather then forgetting about them in their time of need. 300,000 Australians are about to join the ranks of the jobless. It's up to us to ensure they are able to quickly rejoin the workforce. Join the campaign now! The Latest on this Campaign Climate Action Now Wednesday, 28 January 2009 What's your vision? GetUp wants to know your vision for 2009 - just answers a few questions and let us know what you think. Together we can go forward to work towards a progressive Australia so take a few moments to share your thoughts today and begin building a better Australia tomorrow. Plus read GetUp National Director's opinion piece in today's Canberra Times on the Opposition's new stance on climate change.
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