Priorities

I'm find it unbelievable how government continually waste money. Mr McGinty thought nothing of spending approximately $280,000 on brochures, being sent to households in the metro areas to sing his own praises. There are those that have named it "election propaganda" which most would agree with, the people have received nothing but a continued failure to improve our health system.

Mr McGinty also commented that the money came from the Health Department budget, when will politicians realise that we aren't interested in paying for their spin. Money in the Health budget should be spent on rectifying existing problems, Mr McGinty's main objective should be to seeing that people receive the treatment needed and to cut the waiting lists. The health system has been failing the people of this state for too long, it's about time the government were held answerable.

The AMA have come out with their concerns on the hospital waiting times as well as chronic overcrowding. It was estimated by Dr Mountain that there were 150 extra deaths in 2003, when access block was running at 25-30 per cent. If a linear calculation was done, that is 250-300 extra deaths a year occurring in WA now. So why is the best Mr McGinty can do is waste money from the health budget on brochures instead of assisting the people that need help.

To Be Or Not

The WA watchdog wants water privatised, so is it a matter of here we go again? We heard all the hype when the government announced breaking up Western Power, all that amounted to was increased costs to the WA tax payers. The service was far from improved and definitely not cheaper, as well as Verve being kept afloat to the tune of a million dollars.

While many agree a major over haul is needed within Water Corp, its also time industries started to pay their fair share, instead of receiving water at a minimal price. It is a precious resource and industries that are known to be water guzzlers should be paying for their own desalination plants or other sources.


I was amazed when speaking to people from the northern areas that they weren't aware that their taxes went towards paying for the KWRP line, with more to come. Why do we subsidise industries with water, power and gas, it seems clear consumers are paying industries in more ways than one to invest in our state. They are making huge profits to send off shore, we are left with huge holes, toxic sites, flattened Forrest's and heavy pollution without going into other areas of destruction.

The government's economic regulator wants to encourage private investors into the market, and lower costs by taking assessment and approval of sources away from the Water Corporation. As for Mr Rowe from the ERA and comments of going down the same path as the deregulated energy sector, to encourage private bulk water suppliers into the market, using the energy sector as an example is a poor choice. The energy breakup has caused nothing but expense and hardship for the people of WA, we receive nothing but increases from both government and industry.


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Mr Rowe believed that there was a perceived conflict of interest in the corporation identifying and approving new water sources. "In some ways there are insufficient checks and balances on the Water Corporation, at the moment the consumers bear all the risks. All costs get passed on in tariffs one way or another, they don't necessarily look for the most efficient."


If the water corp aren't able to manage the maintenance of our dams, or be open in regard to Wellington Dam which over flowed 4 out of 5 years, holds more water than all the metro dams together. Yet for some reason the water is being pumped out to sea, instead of using reverse osmosis and pumping it to the Harvey Dam. Having an in dependent entity to also consider the water needs and concerns of the people of the state, would make a nice change.

Behind The Times

We continually hear of staff shortages in government areas, so are the required follow ups on certain stipulations within licenses been carried out? Do the qualified people still exist within the departments or are industry been left unchecked? Is the continuous monitoring and conformity being carried out at NuFarm as an example, or will we hear the same tired excuses?

A worrying aspect for communities is the company NuFarm that deep-well injects waste, containing herbicides and pesticides chemicals, it was believed their license at the time was meant only to be temporary. With the closure of Brookdale waste facility, the 3C had the job of finding areas where the waste could be stored safely until disposed of.

The Department of Environment at the time had said they believed that deep-well injection was "relatively safe" but they would not allow any other company to do the same. NuFarm has been carrying out this practice since 1984, temporary should not mean finding the cheapest way for this company to dispose of waste. They should be concerned about doing it the safest way possible. The government have shown just how irresponsible they are by permitting the company to dispose of waste in this way. So where is the waste from other companies that used Brookdale being stored..?

Just what does "relatively safe" mean, we just hope for the best..? It's been said NuFarm have been working with the DEC to find a long term solution, possibly Mr McGowan should also be in the mix as he was the one to remove the 3C before they had completed their task. Can NuFarm prove the plume under Kwinana was not part of their doing through seepage? Has any significant bore maintenance been carried out ?

It's been 24 years still no solutions, even after it was said it was not an acceptable way to go in this day and age. Where are the studies to show what NuFarm are doing is safe, or can they produce scientific data showing there will be no critical impact in the near future ?

Who's looking after the future?

The government have a strange way of protecting the people or country, we have approximately five years to buy a hybrid car and install a solar hot water system on our roof. Just how are the people that are struggling to pay their mortgage going to get the extra money, not forgetting the obscene increases on water, gas and power.

We're asked to cut our usage of gas and power because industry are having a hard time, I find that hypocritical when it comes to our utilities the public pay top dollar yet big industry pay a pittance. Why is government subsidising industry in gas, power and water so they will invest and pollute our country?

Large emitters who export much of their products and send profits off shore, such as Alcoa aluminium smelters, will be almost totally exempted from the ETS from the outset.These emissions-intensive trade-exposed companies will be given free trade carbon permits to cover 90% of their emissions. How is that cutting the carbon output?

WWF Greg Bourne said "handing Alcoa 90% of permits to pollute for free, sent a shocking message" on the importance of reducing carbon emissions. In all 20% of the scheme's permits will be free, rising to 30% once agriculture is included. For those not emitting quite as much will be given free permits to cover 60% of their pollution.

The cement and lime producers and integrated steel and silicon smelters as well as Alcoa's aluminium smelters , are the very industries that should enforce carbon credits not carrying on about pulling their investments. They should be investing in the future .

The Overdue State.

Again the West Australian public witness just how well our Government Departments are working. No wonder they call us the Wait Awhile state


The crucial report into the management of Perth's biggest source of drinking water is more than two years over due. Which isn't really surprising. Have the water corporation exceeded the safe limits imposed on the Gnangara Mound?


The Department of Water and the Department of Environment and Conservation - DEC have once again failed to protect our environment and natural resources. Compliance with ministerial conditions from 2003-04 to 2005-06 is likely to repeat major concerns, about over reliance on the already stressed aquifer, not forgetting the breaches of ministerial conditions imposed to protect the Mound.


The report should contain long-overdue essential water planning information which is needed before summer. Previous audits by the EPA have warned that allocations from the mound needed to be reviewed urgently. The government are seriously letting the people down, why has no action been taken to reduce allocations and planning or on failures to comply with ministerial conditions?

For an environmental Minister to make such a flippant remark re: the report "It would not contain information which will make a difference to the state of the mound'' If he was doing his job and seeing to it that ministerial compliance were adhered to, instead of just accepting that ho-hum it will just reinforce the fact that conditions are again being exceeded. It's time for this Governemnt to to start doing its job and protect the mound and look to other areas for water.



How can this government be representing the people of this state when they neglect to listen?

How many government departments actually do what they are employed to do?


We rely on them in so many areas environment, health, education, water, power, gas, housing (releasing land), infrastructure etc. and what we mostly get is failure after failure.

It Was Once a Jewel

The loss of wild life in Cockburn Sound has been obvious for some time, who ever carried out the environmental study before the desalination plant was built, would or should have been aware of the effects and impact to The Sound.

The Dolphins have been disappearing for over two years as well as the different species of fish, the sea grasses had been diminishing long before yet we are still to hear from Cockburn Sound Management Council about existing or increased problems that are responsible.

The minister for fisheries has blamed recreational fishing for the decrease in fish and crab populations, his solution was to ban crabbing and restrict demorsal catches. It is our belief the real reason for the demise is the destruction of the sea grass meadows and spawning grounds which were the nurseries for these specific species also pollutants from industry would have had a devastating effect.

The Sound was once referred to as the Jewel in the crown, in Rockingham our beaches were pristine and the water most times was crystal clear, in certain areas you could see the sea grasses with fish of all sizes darting about even crabs.

With the habitat and sea grasses disappearing, due to the desalination plant and industry discharge, as well as the dredging of shell sands by Cockburn Cement we believe these could be the major reasons why the wild life is disappearing . With Mr Kale saying "he hasn't seen a dolphin in the area for two years" why isn't Cockburn Sound Management Council or DEC coming out with an explanation? I just hope they don't blame it on global warming, that is one excuse that won't be believed.

With the dolphins now staying out to sea and steering clear of the area, the question has to be asked if all is well within the waters of The Sound, why are the dolphins steering clear? How safe is the water for the public, pets or horses to be swimming in?

For sometime complaints have been made about jet-skies and boats going to close and hitting dolphins, but this again comes down to the department doing more than installing signs. Seeing as the government of the day saw fit to install multiple industries in The Sound, all governments should make certain that CSMC, are given adequate funding to properly take care of what is precious to many instead of begrudging every dollar needed to do their job properly.

The state government makes large annual profits from the strip it's about time they put back into the area instead of just take, particularly towards protecting The Sound for future generations. Is industrialisation to be the demise of The Sound?

Health

There just aren't appropriate words to describe our so called health system, in the *Boom* state. Very little time goes by without hearing more horror stories. Just what is the health minister Mr McGinty doing if anything, to rectify these on going problems?

Thursday with a letter from his GP stating that Mr Webster an 80 year old veteran needed urgent attention , SCGH obliged by having him wait over 17 hours for a bed. Mr Webster has since received an apology, but the heath department and government need to take a long hard look at themselves because this isn't a one off incident. The staff can only do so much, how long has Mr McGinty been promising more doctors and nurses?

It was reported that more than 22 patients a day including urgent cases such as those with suspected heart attacks or pneumonia, have been leaving the emergency departments of Perth's five big hospitals without being treated.

Figures have shown in the past 12 months 8,134 patients attended the ED's but were not seen by a doctor. These figures were obtained by the West Australian through the FOI, based on the
12 months till the end of April '08.

Last Thursday a young man who through a workplace accident, had to wait with severed parts of his fingers on ice for 28 hours in the emergency department at RPH. Just what chance does he have, of his fingers being viable to be re-attached. When finally getting a ward bed and prepared for surgery, it was delayed. Followed by being transferred to The Mount hospital for surgery at approximately midday yesterday (Saturday), the trauma this young 19 year old has suffered is horrific. It's time someone was held accountable Mr Carpenter this has been going on for far too long.

It's not bigger and better that the people require with hospitals, all we want is a system that works, with updated equipment and staff. The PET scanner that has retired, Mr Ripper should have done his budget and been aware that it was going to be up for replacement. People with cancer can't afford to be flying east for cancer scans, they have enough bills just trying to exist. I would like to see how Mr Ripper does the state budget, if this is an example were in deep trouble what else has he forgotten?

UPDATE: The young man that had finger tips severed in a work place accident appeared on the news tonight to tell his side of the story. The people of WA should be even more disgusted in our health system if that's possible. He was transferred from Pinjarra hospital to RPH, after his extended wait he was taken to theatre 3 times only to be returned to his room. Someone had already decided they would not attempt to re attach his finger tips.

When he was finally transferred to the Mount hospital, it was because his employer decided to pay for a private hospital to treat his employee. This is a disgusting state of affairs, just when will this government attempt to fix the health system, NO more excuses. Where are the peoples' taxes going or the $150 million that came from the federal government.? No problems you say Mr McGinty, what would you call the recent events? Just when do you become accountably to patients of this state?

Green or Brown

Well I suppose it should come as no surprise that President Bush has made it clear the US Government are postponing any regulatory action on greenhouse gas emissions, believed to be responsible for global warming. To cite "the complexity and magnitude" of the issue, is nothing but an excuse in my opinion. How long have the world known about global warming, just what will it take before they act upon the information?

http://www.abc.net.au The decision last year from the US Supreme Court ruled that the US EPA must devise ways to regulate green-house gas emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. The delay, observers indicate, means that any substantive regulatory actions will be almost certainly left to the next administration.

In a political blow to Mr Bush, the Supreme Court ruled in April 2007 that the EPA must consider greenhouse gases as pollutants and deal with them.

As for the fossil fuel industry and it's carbon intensive allies, lobbying the Rudd government to minimise or eliminate any impact on their sales and profits from an emissions trading scheme just what part don't they understand about our planet being in trouble. The election promise labor made should be adhered to, we will have 20% of our energy coming from renewable sources by 2020, there should be no stalling of green energy as some would have it.

http://www.lowcarbonfuture.org.au/ Industries such as aluminum and steel export their product and argue the extra costs of an Australian emissions trading scheme will make them less competitive in their international market, if other firms don't incur similar costs. They want free permits or compensation. What it boils down to is they want high profit margins but don't wish to bear the responsibility and share the costs for their part in global warming.

Bets at Aussies expense.

Recently at a state conference Mr Carpenter said the extensive uranium deposits would stay in the ground in WA, he did the right thing by continuing what Dr Gallop put in place some years ago. I found the actions of the Canadian and Japanese mining companies to be one of arrogance.

The Canadian and Japanese mining giants placing bets on a change of government Perth now , shows how sure they are, of what will eventuate if a liberal government is elected. They care nothing for this state, their only interest is the money they will make. They will rape this land of what ever they can get, in return we end up with another hole in the ground and a radio-active waste dump.

Mr Rudd has more questions to answer here, why are foreign countries been given controlling rights for vast uranium deposits in the Pilbra region of this state? Western Australia and Queensland are the only two states with with the strongest opposition to uranium mining and aren't prepared to enter the nuclear waste cycle. Mr Rudd also hasn't explained how foreigners can enter our country and buy land, yet we are not able to purchase land in their country!

For those that are interested in forming their own opinion go onto ANAWA (A Hard Rain), expose the myths of the nuclear cycle from uranium mining to nuclear power to waste and weapons.

How Does One Get Sleep ??

To those as promised,remember noise is a complicated matter; When experiencing the continual problems in regard to NOISE, it's up to the DEC officers to attend and monitor, they are the one's being paid to do so. It's time to start getting them out of their warm beds, I'm sure they'll be happy to oblige.

Noise is defined in the Noise Act to include vibration of any frequency, whether transmitted through air or any other physical medium. Noise is Pollution - direct or indirect that cause alterations to the Environment. *Noise-Sensitive premises, eg residences.

The assigned levels have been carefully designed to ensure that noise levels vary depending on the time of day, being lower at at night when people are more sensitive to noise. (And Would Appreciate some Sleep) The problem we have , it seems the DEC neglected to inform industry about being compliant.

The Compliance is, "noise emitted from any premises when received at other premises must not cause, or significantly contribute to a level of noise which exceeds the assigned level". Regulations state that the noise charter must be "free" of annoying characteristics, namely- Tonality; Whining; Droning; Modulation; Impulsiveness,eg banging and thumping.

This should apply to the running of the conveyor belts and associated belt warning signals

( alarm) at CBH, or any other company using this type of equipment impeding on communities quality of life. We not only have concerns for communities health but also workers.

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Effects of Noise Pollution; it has already been stated that continuous exposure to noise pollution leads to hearing impairment but it has various other effects as well.

* It can result into increased BLOOD PRESSURE
* INCREASED STRESS * STOMACH ULCERS *VERTIGO *HEADACHES * ANNOYANCE
* SLEEP DISTURBANCES *SPEECH PROBLEMS * AGGRESSION *ANXIETY
* WITHDRAWAL *DYSGRAPHIA, which means writing and learning impairment.
* FATIGUE

Industrial Noise adversely affects the workers and they can suffer from various health problems. High volume leads to increased adrenaline levels, which leads to the constriction of blood vessels if individuals are tense or anxious. Statistically there has been a considerable increase in the number of workers dying from cardiac arrests, Cerebral attacks are on the increase considerably due to industrial noise pollution in different areas.

Water Corp Again

A section of the Southern River at Brookdale has been closed after a huge sewage spill. Approximately 700,000 litres of sewage spilled into the river on Monday night when a pipeline burst while being fixed by the Water Corporation.

This is starting to be like the "Never Ending Story", true its not the same line each time but just where is the money from annual yearly rates collected being spent by Water Corp?
Would it possibly be because the sewage line has gone past it's use by date that so many problems are coming to light, not so long ago it was a line in Belmont so who's next.

How old are the CBD lines, are they next to be flooded in sewage, does the Water Corp believe in preventative maintenance or any maintenance for that matter. How many burst water pipes have been experienced ? Or do they wait till it burst then carry out band-aid solutions? We keep hearing from this government how things are to expensive to fix, so just on what or where is the surplus from this state being spent on?

Democracy does it exist?

As reported on Perthnow yesterday, "Reporter Paul Lampathakis was warned he could be jailed unless he reveals his sources for a story which led to a police raid on the newspaper's office. The Sunday Times reporter appeared before a parliamentary select committee hearing into the April 30 raid. Mr Lampathakis was asked three times to name the whistleblower and three times he refused to answer".

Just how many politicians realise that it's the job of a reporter to report the news and endevour to keep the people informed regarding the public purse. What happened to Mr Lampathakis is wrong by any standards, to threaten him with jail if he doesn't reveal his sources is nothing but a bullying tactic.

As well you may ask, just how are these politicians representing the public by their action or closer to the point, what are they trying to keep from the public? There are those that need to realise some people do have ethics and they would get a lot further if they adopted some of their own.

How can Mr Lampathakis be in contempt of parliament when our public officials have also been untruthful to parliament, yet they weren't fined or jailed aren't they suppose to be the example. To impose jail or a fine on Mr Lampathakis would be the height of hypocrisy.

The people of this state have been fed the boom for breakfast, lunch and tea, so where has the money gone, why haven't there been significant changes to the increasing problems that exist within this state? This government have gone way beyond themselves, they have forgotten who they are suppose to represent.

The issue of Freedom of The Press is very important to the people, the shield law should have been past long before now, at least we know reporters are held accountable by the editor. Which is far more than can be said for public officials, seeing as we have to wait to vote them out. This parliamentary select committee how can they be un-biased?

To use the police in this manner was abuse, the only interest by government was to find out who was the whistle blower, the police are there to remove criminals and keep the law. I'm absolutely disgusted a government can place their own needs above the people they represent.

As for a government that's "open and accountable" when and to whom?

Our Environment

English Scientists are advocating more research into the possible links between environmental pollution and type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. The Korean scientists found people were more at risk of diabetes if they were thin with high levels of POP's in their blood, than if they were over weight but with low levels of POP's


The British medical journal "Lancet" Dr's Jones and Griffin highlighted the need to research the possible link between persist ant organic pollutants, (POP's) and insulin resistance, which can lead to adult onset diabetes.

POP's is a group of chemicals which includes many pesticides such as dieldren, DDT, toxaphene and chlordane and several industrial chemical products or byproducts including polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCB's, dioxins and furans. Correlation does not automatically imply causation, but if there is a link the health implications could be tremendous.

There has been almost no consideration in the past for the possible influence of environmental factors such as pollution. POP's came into prominence as effective pesticides with the introduction of DDT in the 1940. But many of these chemicals including DDT fell out of favour after the were blamed for the declining number of wild birds and other animals and the possible negative human health effects.

The Stockholm convention, an international treaty banning a dozen of the worlds most dangerous POP's that took effect in May 2004 has helped reduce exposures, but many such chemicals remain in use even those that have been banned may linger in the environment for years.


Once released POP's can travel long distances in the atmosphere before they are deposited on land or in water.Humans can be exposed to POP's through diet, occupational accidents and the environment. As these compounds biodegrade slowly, they continue to find their way into the food chain and ultimately into the blood streams of individuals.


This should give our government reason for serious thought when it comes to food grown here in Australia. Particularly notice should be given to foods that are entering through Free Trade Agreements, one container being check out of five is pathetic. Food imports are being permitted in from countries that don't pass our food standards, the sea foods that are grown in the "Mekong" delta and in Ti water ways are no different from growing in a sewer.


As an example chlordane was banned two decades ago in the United States but continue to be present at high levels in the US food supply. It is well documented that POP's can cause negative health effects.The US Environmental Protection Agency states that the pesticide chlordane eg. can cause cancer, can lead to behavioral disorders in children if exposed before birth or while nursing, harms the endocrine system, nervous system, digestive system and liver.

Post Office

Someone in the Post Office deserves a star above:

Our 14 year old dog Abbey died last month. The day after she died, our 4year old daughter was crying and talking about how much she missed her. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. She dictated these words.

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my Dog Abbey? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven, I love her so very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog, even though she got sick. I hope that you will play with Abbey, she likes to play ball and swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her, you will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.

We placed the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God in Heaven. We placed our return address on the back, then Meredith pasted several stamps onto the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots to get all the way to heaven.
That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet, I told her that I thought he had.

Today there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed To Meredith, in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it, inside was a book by Mr Rogers called, "When a Pet Dies". Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey and Meredith, and this note.

Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in Heaven. Having the picture was a big help and I recognised Abbey right away. Abbey isn't sick any more, her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart.
Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep, and have something to remember Abbey by. Thank you for your beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you to write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have, I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I'm easy to find I am where ever there is love.
Love, God.

Frustrations

I can understand why so many are fed up with hearing about the 'Boom' of a life time. Just what does it equate to for your average West Aussie? When summer arrived the public were told not to use air-conditioners, and limit power usage between 3-6pm because of a shortage of electricity.


The water problems had started some years previously when water restrictions were put in place, there were a variety of reasons given. Where we actually given the true facts of the situation? Enter the carbon neutral desalination plant , run from the wind farm at Emu Downs. (Totally untrue)

Now in Winter we're told to cut the use of gas and electricity for heating, 2 minute showers etc because of the gas explosion. Why haven't the government explained why they didn't have a back up contingency plan, in this gas rich state? They are quick to take from the tax payers, when it comes to parting or spending our hard earned taxes on what the people require to make this state function it's too expensive.

The hospital and health crisis is no better or any closer to being resolved, even with all the promises and hot air announcements. What happened to all the new (qualified) doctors and where have the nurses gone?Only last week doctors from a major hospital were threatening to walk out in mass, due to the long hours expected of them.

Our police and teachers are limited and underpaid for what's expected of them, and definitely treated with indifference. A flash new police station does not make crime go down, we need adequate police to cover the areas before they can make a difference..

Our taxes are among the highest in the country, the people expect to see problems being corrected or rectified not covered up. Now all utilities are to increase by approximately 10%, most things necessary to survive are being increased in price, except wages. The only "Boom" most experience in WA is the cost of living.

As Expected

On one hand business have said they back carbon trading, followed by "We won't foot the bill".

This was the blunt message from big business, this was their message a day before

Professor Garnaut delivers his report on the impact of an emissions trading scheme.

Greig Gailey from the Business Council in Sydney, addressed the CEDA or Committee for the Economic Development of Australia to inform them that businesses and industry can't be expected to absorb the inevitable higher energy costs. He said that consumers, households, other businesses and government should prepare to pay more,when business is forced to pass on additional costs.

Because the cost of purchasing carbon credits will fall to business in the first instance, they can not be expected to absorb these costs. Business will respond in the usual way by increasing the costs. He went on to say " Efforts to force business to absorb these cost or to limit the extent to which business can pass on carbon costs will only result in less investment, fewer jobs and lower growth". It seems each time something comes along that isn't to the multi nationals liking, we hear that same phrase or similar.

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Instead of companies being more worried about earning what they refer to as an adequate return on their investment . Isn't it time to take a step back and look at damage already done. We should all be prepared to do our part including our government, where are the renewable energies? Global Warming didn't just appear, other countries had already started working on and installing solar installations, and wind farms as well as new technologies.

Australia should be working on existing problems to which there are many, not allowing more companies to rape our country sending profits off shore. When they have taken all the resources and gone, just what will be left for the future generations of Australia?

Limited Future ?

To date there have been many reports regarding Climate Change, the question remains does our government realise just how serious the situation is? It's believed the currant target of a 60% cut by 2050 is unlikely to be effective.

New research warns measures to cut geenhouse gases need to be increased to keep temperatures increases below dangerous levels. The Australian National University report found the earth's ability to absorb carbon will decline as global warming increases, accelerating the rate of temperature change.

As global warming continues there is significant risk that the uptake of carbon by the oceans and terrestrial ecosystems will decline. Results being a greater proportion of each unit of emissions will stay in the atmosphere,the result a higher concentration of carbon and greater warming.

The author Mr Macintosh said "Decision makers often rely on data that doesn't account fully for information, so policy makers tend to overlook the importance of climate-carbon cycle feed back.It could result in abatement targets being set to low and atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration objectives being exceeded".

It's believed that greater emission cuts are needed in an attempt to keep temperatures below 3 degrees. It's know many companies have refuted reports mainly due to the expense, or is it the bottom line? At the end of the day we need a country with a future for future generations, it's time for government to attain some vision.

The technology is available so why aren't Australia incorporating what's at hand in solar,wind,
wave power and geothermal while new technologys are researched and developed the excuse we hear time after time, "it's to expensive" is not an excuse at all!