Even if you are not a fan of the serious "Arrested Development" this is a shocking read. In season 3 as GOB is attempting to argue the fact that Steve Holt is his son he says " I hear the jury's still out on science." On TV it's funny in real life, and when it is the political leader of your country it's a little unnerving...
On February 7th, John Howard(Australian PM) was asked if he supported Minister of Industry,
Ian Macfarlane, who was still out and proud about his scepticism of the link between greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
His answer: "The jury is still out on the degree of connection."
Howard returned to the chamber a few hours later to clarify his position, saying he thought he had been asked about the link between the drought and climate change.
When I saw this, I was really sickened and although I've noticed a fairly strong lack of knowledge and caring for environmental issues I was absolutely shocked to find that the PM would make such a ridiculous statement. Not to mention that it is only the last month or so that they are discussing this among other issues such as the massive drought and renewable energy. Just this morning it was announced that people are suffering from more frequent asthma attacks, with the QUESTION of whether it has something to do with environmental changes or not...Seriously!
One positive thing I have seen here is the use of "Green bags" instead of plastics at many retail and most grocery stores.
I hope that anyone reading this is(or finds themselves more and more) concerned about environmental issues and understands their own potential to do something about it.
I'm not the greenest person, in fact my brother Brendan(who most of you know) has really encouraged me to open my eyes, and could help do the same for you.
He's got tonnes of links and interesting facts and figures. CHECK IT OUT!!
