Showing posts with label refugees. Show all posts
Showing posts with label refugees. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Scientists say intensifying heatwaves will soon make Australian cities ‘uninhabitable’


Climate scientists are warning that if these conditions persist, a number of Australia’s capitals will become uninhabitable in the very near future.
Heatwaves form when high pressure in the upper atmosphere stops air from rising and traps the heat, similarly to how a pressure cooker works. Extreme heatwaves wreak havoc on the environment and threaten power, traffic and water infrastructure.


“If climate change keeps accelerating the Top End will become uninhabitable”


“If climate change keeps accelerating the Top End will become uninhabitable due to extreme heat, catastrophic storms and sea level rise.”
https://350.org.au/if-climate-change-keeps-accelerating-the-top-end-will-become-uninhabitable/

'Many parts of Earth could become uninhabitable': Study's grim warning!!!


Earth is at risk of entering an irreversible "hothouse" climate, according to a new study
Many parts of the planet could become uninhabitable, scientists warn
The point of no return "could be only decades ahead"
https://www.smh.com.au/national/many-parts-of-earth-could-become-uninhabitable-study-s-grim-warning-20180807-p4zvwx.html

Too hot for humans? First Nations people fear becoming Australia's first climate refugees!!!


Aboriginal people in Alice Springs say global heating threatens their survival
The town had 55 days above 40C in the year to July 2019
Central Australian outstations are running out of water
Poor quality housing in town camps cannot be cooled effectively
Indigenous leaders fear extreme heat will cause influx of internal refugees
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/dec/18/too-hot-for-humans-first-nations-people-fear-becoming-australias-first-climate-refugees

Friday, March 13, 2015

Declaration Of Indigenous Rights. The Abbott Government Illegally Evicts Aboriginals From Their Land.


Prime Minister, living on your land is not a “lifestyle choice” it is a basic human right.
Article 10 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples states:
Indigenous peoples shall not be forcibly removed from their lands or territories. No relocation shall take place without the free, prior and informed consent of the indigenous peoples concerned and after agreement on just and fair compensation and, where possible, with the option of return.
Article 8 highlights the dangers of removing people.
1. Indigenous peoples and individuals have the right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or destruction of their culture.
2. States shall provide effective mechanisms for prevention of, and redress for:
(a) Any action which has the aim or effect of depriving them of their integrity as distinct peoples, or of their cultural values or ethnic identities;
(b) Any action which has the aim or effect of dispossessing them of their lands, territories or resources;
(c) Any form of forced population transfer which has the aim or effect of violating or undermining any of their rights;
(d) Any form of forced assimilation or integration;
(e) Any form of propaganda designed to promote or incite
racial or ethnic discrimination directed against them.
When communities live on their country and are properly supported they thrive. At Children's Ground we are proving that children connected to their land have a deep sense of well-being, can have the best education and an economic future.
https://www.facebook.com/childrensgroundaus

Monday, December 22, 2014

STOP THIS GOVERNMENT'S MADNESS

I know there are a lot of petitions out there to get rid of Abbott & his cronies, & you have probably signed all of them like myself. But let's not stop signing, there sure as hell is not much else we can do unless there is an election!! So PLEASE SIGN, & keep on signing. At least it makes us feel as though we are doing something.
Keith.