Bushfire survivors’ call for urgent action on State of the Environment

Tuesday, July 19

Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action (BSCA) today welcomes the release of the State of the Environment report, and calls on the government to act urgently to cut emissions and keep our regional communities safe.

Australians are facing an increasingly high bushfire-risk environment that is driven by climate change. Bureau of Meteorology data shows there are 10 times more extreme fire danger days than there were in the 1960s.

BSCA president Jo Dodds said the report underscored the importance of making deep emissions cuts this decade.

“Our regional towns deserve safety and security,” Ms Dodds said. “We need to stop burning coal, gas and oil to reduce the risk of bushfires and other extreme weather events.

“I know too well what it’s like to experience the effects of a climate change-fuelled emergency, and call on our leaders to invest in solutions to reduce emissions – we know this will help keep our regional communities safe while also supporting their economic growth.”

 For more information or interviews contact:

Emily Watkins 0420 622 408 or emily.watkins@climatemediacentre.org.au
OR Maddy Braddon 0497 274 080 Operations Manager BSCA or maddy@bushfiresurvivors.org