Walk against warming in Brisbane attracts 8000 -10,000 people.
‘Despite growing cynicism about both major political parties since the Copenhagen Summit and the failure of the emissions trading scheme, thousands of people have still turned out to voice their concerns about the future,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of Queensland Conservation. ‘We are delighted by the turn-out."
On the last weekend before the 2010 election you could be the tipping point for a cooler Australia.
An Australia with an effective climate change policy for a healthy
environment, healthy new business opportunities in clean tech and
healthy individual choices for local fresh food, fitness and greener
consumer choices.
Help the government see the links between personal, business and environmental health. Support a cooler Australia!
What: Walk against Warming 2010
Where: King George Square with rally through Brisbane CBD and return to square
When: 11:00 Sunday 15th August 2010 ( The last Sunday before election following weekend)
Why: To call for effective climate change policy without further delay!
Enjoy walking in unity for a cooler Australia through the city streets.
Route is King George Square, Adelaide St, Edward St, Mary St, George St, Adelaide St, King George Square.
Climate Change is the major challenge of our generation; it affects everyone, our future and Queensland. You can make a difference and join the Walk against Warming.
‘It is vital we send a loud and clear message from the Australian community calling for leadership to secure a healthy climate’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of Queensland Conservation.
‘We need to convince our political leaders it is time to face up to their responsibilities on Climate Change’.
Unite for a healthy climate. Don’t let our political leaders walk away from Climate Change. Take up the challenge and join thousands of other Queenslanders on the Walk against Warming.
Walk against Warming is calling for the next Commonwealth Government to:
Put a price on carbon pollution
Invest in clean energy and industry for a healthy future
Commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the next term of Parliament
Support poor and vulnerable countries to tackle the impacts of climate change and invest in sustainable development.
One of the key outcomes will be 100 000 flyers provided to walkers keen to letter box their street. The purpose of this is to urge leaders to stop procrastinating and start acting on accelerating implementation of the four points above.
This page will be updated frequently with news and more detail about the day as it is confirmed.
Queensland Conservation's Walk against Warming is organised in association with Greenfest
Authorised by Toby Hutcheon, 166 Ann Street, Brisbane
Walk against warming in Brisbane attracts 8000 -10,000 people.
WaW 2010