Bishop Of Canberra - Moral Vote Cannot Be Cast For Gvn. Without Viable Climate Policy - SMH

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RELIGIOUS leaders have united to demand that the Federal Government set greenhouse gas emission targets. The 13 leaders, including Christian, Muslim, Jewish and indigenous representatives, signed an interfaith climate change declaration calling on the Government to set a target 60 to 90 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050.

The call to action - facilitated by the Climate Institute - also demanded that the Government require that all new electricity generation come from clean energy, and that it ensure a decline in greenhouse gas emissions within five years.

The Anglican Bishop of Canberra, George Browning, said he did not think any Australian could morally vote for a government that did not have a viable climate change policy.

"The politicians need to be able to look any child in the eye and say, 'I'm doing everything I can to make sure your future is sustainable'," he said. "Clearly, the current Government of Australia is captured by the fossil fuel interests - it seems to be the only explanation of what is otherwise inexplicable. Why would our Government be so slow to respond?"

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http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/faiths-call-on-captive-government-to-set-emissions-target/2007/10/03/1191091193486.html

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1. THis is what they all must do. Good for them!