Aussies back climate action, new poll
YouGov surveyed 1500 Australians, finding 77 per cent of respondents wanted stronger climate action, while 13 per cent thought the government should do less to prevent risks from extreme weather events.
A report released by the Productivity Commission this week found the cost of ignoring climate risks would cost the economy an extra $26bn in the next two decades.
The Commission found Australia was expected to experience more extremely hot days, longer fire seasons, heavy rainfall over short periods, rising sea levels, coastal flooding and intense tropical cyclones.
It stated a harsher climate would increase costs for Australia from $9bn in 2023 to $35bn by 2050 if Australia did nothing to adapt.
'Disasters create lasting health effects for households, and negatively affect education outcomes and earnings,' the report stated.
The government is expected to reveal its 2035 target by September with advice from the Climate Change Authority. Climate Council chief executive Amanda McKenzie said a strong 2035 climate target will help protect people and drive new jobs and economic growth. Supplied Credit: Supplied
Climate Council chief executive officer Amanda McKenzie said setting a strong 2035 climate target will help protect Australians from climate harm while driving new jobs and economic opportunities.
'Climate action and renewable power have been vote winners at the last two federal elections,' she said.
'Voters' concerns about extreme weather are justifiably growing more urgent.
'Almost eight in 10 want Australia's climate plans to reduce risk from climate-fuelled extreme weather, while more than six in 10 think the government should do more overall on climate.' Dr Barry Traill said politicians could not afford to turn their back on Australians losing their lives, savings and homes. Supplied Credit: Supplied
The Climate Action Network program director Barry Traill said support for credible climate action and strong, science-backed pollution reduction targets are solidly mainstream positions in Australia.
'MPs can't afford to turn their backs on people losing their lives, their savings and their homes,' he said.
'Climate denial has and will continue to be punished at the ballot box. Australians want real action to protect lives and livelihoods.'
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