2019-11-01. BCAN motions re School Strike & climate transmitted to Members of Parliament, media, climate activists and other concerned citizens

Dear fellow humanitarian,

The climate action group Banyule Climate Action Now (BCAN) (of Melbourne’s City of Banyule that has recently declared a Climate Emergency) unanimously passed the following motions to be transmitted to Members of Parliament, media, climate activists and other concerned citizens:

(1). We support the personal minimization by individuals of the use of fossil fuels, namely coal, gas and oil.

(2). We support the key goals of the Australian School Strike Movement , specifically: “Australian school protesters want the Federal Government to commit to:

  • No new coal, oil or gas projects

  • 100 per cent renewable energy generation and exports by 2030

  • Funding for "a just transition and job creation for all fossil-fuel industry workers and communities".

(3). Noting that Australia is among world leaders in 15 areas of climate abuse, climate inaction and pollution , we do not want Australia to become a dumping ground for obsolete and polluting technologies.

Yours sincerely, Dr Gideon Polya (secretary, Banyule Climate Action Now, Melbourne, Australia).

Banyule Climate Action Now (BCAN): https://sites.google.com/site/banyuleclimateactionnow/ .