Greens warning about climate-denying Abbott government

Greens fire warning and accuse Abbott Government of ‘taking us backwards’MATT SMITH MERCURY OCTOBER 21, 2013 THE Tasmanian Greens are calling on greater climate change action in light of recent bushfires in New South Wales.

Climate Change Minister Cassy O’Connor yesterday called for greater pressure on the Federal Government about climate change.

“At a political level nationally, Australians have elected a climate-denying government that has axed the Climate Commission and that is going to wipe the carbon tax that was effective in bringing down our emissions,” Ms O’Connor said yesterday.

“They are taking us backwards on climate change at a time when the world needs leadership and committing to bringing down emissions……http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/greens-fire-warning-and-accuse-abbott-government-of-taking-us-backwards/story-fnj4f7k1-1226743482245