Lets all Queenslanders and Australians support Friends of the Earth in this David and Goliath battle. This is yet another example where short term financial profits are placed above the environmental health and well being of all species and ecosystems on our planet. Global statements but we are alll on one earth and when we wantonly destroy our functioning communities - people and places - here in outback Queensland the impact and results are felt across earth.
Well done to Friends of the Earth for making and taking a stand defending the rights of MOTHER EARTH against conglomerates like Xstrata Coal whose sole purpose is money.
Read what Friend of the Earth Brisbane spokesperson Dr John Mackenzie said at the following link.
It is possible to live in harmony with our land and country and all people. We can no longer accept that we don't know better. It is time for governments to step up to the mark and represent the people - not large corporations. It is time also for governments to show real leadership and help us all adapt to our changing conditions. Investing in non-damaging job creating closed loop technologies is essential. Use destroy and dump is not the model to show our children.
Governments talk about sustainability - enough for all forever - it's time to begin to actually model that practice and behaviors.
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