1 September 2005
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
In a recent edition of 'Just Comment the Edmund Rice Centre in Croydon, NSW, has analysed some common myths about climate change.
The myths addressed are that:-
• Only 'greenies' are worried about climate change
• Climate change is natural
• Climate change will not affect us in our lifetime
• Australia will not be affected
• The developing world is responsible for climate change
• The Australian Government is already doing enough
• The global economy will suffer if we reduce carbon dioxide emissions
• Reducing emissions will harm Australian industry and Australian jobs
• There is nothing I can do to stop climate change
The complete analysis is available for viewing at the above website.
The website also has details of the Centre's Earth Charter project. The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for a just, sustainable and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It recognises that everything is interlinked, including the environment, justice, the economy, ways of living together, spiritual ideas, and is underpinned by four overarching themes:-
• Respect and Care for the Community of Life
• Ecological Integrity
• Social and Economic Justice
• Democracy, Non-violence and Peace
The Charter enables people to broaden their perspectives on local and global problems, develop new visions of what is possible and then devise integrated, long term solutions for the future.
The myths addressed are that:-
• Only 'greenies' are worried about climate change
• Climate change is natural
• Climate change will not affect us in our lifetime
• Australia will not be affected
• The developing world is responsible for climate change
• The Australian Government is already doing enough
• The global economy will suffer if we reduce carbon dioxide emissions
• Reducing emissions will harm Australian industry and Australian jobs
• There is nothing I can do to stop climate change
The complete analysis is available for viewing at the above website.
The website also has details of the Centre's Earth Charter project. The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for a just, sustainable and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It recognises that everything is interlinked, including the environment, justice, the economy, ways of living together, spiritual ideas, and is underpinned by four overarching themes:-
• Respect and Care for the Community of Life
• Ecological Integrity
• Social and Economic Justice
• Democracy, Non-violence and Peace
The Charter enables people to broaden their perspectives on local and global problems, develop new visions of what is possible and then devise integrated, long term solutions for the future.
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