Paralysis of will

John Hewson makes a compelling argument for urgent climate action, concluding with an appropriate question for governments. Hewson’s question itself is telling. Humanity has placed financial value on almost all aspects of our lives such that money does the talking. Fortunately, the projected economic cost of inaction on climate change is now substantially more than the cost of action.

But even so, the daily media frenzy, fossil fuel lobby and power of misinformation continue to paralyse political will. Subsequently, we citizens must speak up and fight for the priceless natural world that is inextricably linked to our survival.

– Amy Hiller, Kew, Vic