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The plastics consumed yearly by Australians have a greenhouse emissions impact equivalent to 5.7m cars.
Our new Research with @WWF_Australia shows why we must reduce plastic consumption.
Plastics are feeding the climate crisis, with emissions set to double by 2050 if we continue on our current path:https://t.co/25ufDpym7u
— Australian Marine Conservation Society (@AustMarConsSoc) July 10, 2023
A report by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and WWF Australia has quantified the footprint of the production, transport and waste management of plastics consumed in Australia – it projected that emissions would more than double to 42.5m tonnes annually by 2050.
You can read the full story from Donna Lu here:
Australia’s annual plastic consumption produces emissions equivalent to 5.7m cars, analysis showsRead more15m ago21.45 EDT
Review commissioned into natural disaster governance in Australia
An independent review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements has been commissioned by the federal emergency management minister, Murray Watt, and his ACT counterpart, Mick Gentleman.
The review is in an effort to “prepare government for the demands of increasing future natural disasters,” according to the ministers’ statement. It will examine how national governance arrangements could more effectively serve national natural disaster preparedness, response, recovery, resilience and long-term policy requirements.
Watt said:
All ministers responsible for disaster response understand that we do better through strong cooperation and by planning ahead, not waiting for disasters to strike.
If we are as prepared as possible at a government level, we can ensure communities get help fast.
The commission is being led by former commissioner of the Australian federal police Andrew Colvin, and the governance review is being led by climate change and disaster management expert Dr Robert Glasser.
Glasser will consider establishing an authoritative disaster advisory body and expanding the remit of the National Emergency Management Ministers’ Meeting.
The review is due for completion by 30 November this year.
Updated at 21.54 EDT33m ago21.27 EDT
Warnings of dangerous bushfire season ahead
Authorities are warning people to brace for a dangerous bushfire season ahead, AAP reports.
The La Niña…
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