ENVIRONMENT
Adani to triumph here is for good people to do nothing. I don’t know about you, but I don’t plan on taking this one lying down. This is our Franklin River. This is our planet-destroying evil death star. We need to draw a line in the sand – right here, right now. If you’ve ever wanted to be part
of something greater than yourself, something that you’ll be able to proudly and relentlessly tell the story of to your children and grandchildren 87 times, make no mistake; this is it. So how do we stop it?
since 1890 than bushfires, cyclones, earthquakes, floods and severe storms combined. Longer, hotter and more intense heatwaves in Australia are being driven by climate change. Research has found that the number of deaths in summer compared to those in winter is increasing, suggesting that climate change may already be affecting mortality rates. Adani’s mine will only make this situation worse. We are already experiencing the
consequences of polluting our air and water and the dangers of the climate changing around us. We must immediately make the transition from polluting coal, oil and gas to 100% renewable energy to stop greenhouse gas emissions reaching even more dangerous levels. The first step is stopping Australia’s biggest coal mine proposal before it gets started.”
OTHER FUN FACTS: From allegations of offshore tax dodging to inflated jobs claims and corruption, Adani has a history of shonky behaviour that has wrecked communities and the environment. Adani will draw billions of litres of
water from the Great Artesian and other precious basins. They’ll do this for free, threatening farmers, groundwater and local rivers. Adani will not be charged a cent for
the water they will consume. Meanwhile, the Queensland government has stripped farmers of their rights to appeal against Adani taking their groundwater.
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INDIGENOUS REPERCUSSIONS Adani’s mine, rail and port project will destroy the ancestral lands, waters and cultures of Indigenous peoples in the region. And Adani does not have the consent of the local Wangan and Jagalingou people. Adani have actively worked to divide them, to claim they consent to the mine. The Wangan and Jagalingou have three
times rejected a land deal with Adani since 2012. They have four court challenges underway, yet Adani is pushing on with their plans to begin work in 2017. State and federal governments have
done Adani’s bidding and rammed through changes to both native title and water laws to ensure their mine goes ahead, in the face of Indigenous opposition to the mine. Traditional owners have pledged to do whatever it takes to preserve their culture, but they can’t do it alone.
THIS GENERATION’S FRANKLIN RIVER If this wasn’t enough of a call to action for me already, I learned that former Greens leader Bob Brown is calling this ‘the environmental issue of our times’ and ‘this generation’s Franklin River’. (Disclosure: I shook Bob’s hand once, so, y’know, we’re practically best mates.) He says: “In 40 years time people will be talking about the campaign to stop Adani like they now talk about the Franklin. Where were you and what did you do? they will ask.” I think my mate Bob raises a good question. To paraphrase an old quote, it seems to me that the only thing necessary for
WITH A REBEL ALLIANCE OF COURSE... Luckily, 13 major environmental groups have already banded together – the Stop Adani Alliance – to tackle this era-defining battle head on. However they need all the people-power they can muster if they’re going to pull it off. That’s where you and I and come in. Right now there’s a rapidly growing groundswell of local Stop Adani groups popping up all over the country. Local actions are happening almost every day. There’s probably one near you. Being a part of these things can be
fun, inspiring AND will feel deeply satisfying when we’ve won! I’m not asking you to give up your first born. Just committing one or two evenings of your time will help make a difference on this. I know you’re busy – we’re all busy – but this is something to make time for. Your voice matters. Your actions matter. Come get amongst it! To learn about the strategy of the
Alliance and join up, check out the inspiring 8 minute video narrated by Missy Higgins. Go to:
www.stopadani.com/ community_resources. Then find a local group or action in your area (or start your own):
www.stopadani.com/join_now n
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Michael Cauce has worked and volunteered in the environmental field for eight years and runs a Melbourne Lomi Lomi massage business.
His philosophy is love, live, grow and give.
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