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Writing letters to politicians
In Australia we are very fortunate to have a stable and democratic government. We all have the opportunity to express our concerns on climate change and care of the environment. Climate change is such a fundamental and growing issue that it is crucial to let our elected leaders know what direction we believe our country needs for the sake of our children and future generations.
Politicians want to know the concerns of their electorates, especially in a Federal election year. Any politician and any political party can make quick and sustainable decisions that can benefit all Australians on a large scale.
Though everyone has a personal right to express what they wish, the Forster Tuncurry Earth Editors hope to encourage people (of all ages) to write short and personal letters on what action they want to see on climate change. We also believe that letters of genuine support are just as important, as these messages let politicians know when they have our support and can encourage more positive decisions.
A good example of a politician who is leading the world by example is Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California. He is cutting carbon gases by 25 per cent by 2020 and targeting 80 per cent by 2050; has business and communities onside to support these changes; joined the Kyoto Protocol; and helped the California car manufacturing industry gain strength on the international market at the same time.
Some actions you may like to recommend to elected leaders:
Here are the contact details of various politicians to whom you can send your letters or emails:
Links to good information on writing to politicians:
www.acfo.org.au
— Australian Conservation Foundation
www.thebigswitch.org.au
— urging politicians to lead with vision
www.greenpeace.org
— Greenpeace
www.earthaction.org
— American action group
Links to email action networks:
www.getup.org.au/climateaction
www.risingtide.org.au
www.climatecampaign.info
www.cana.net.au
www.climatenetwork.org
www.climate.net.au
www.foe.org.au/nc/nc_climate.htm
www.avaaz.org — Global
Petition
Any media that allows for free and uncompromising discussion on different viewpoints from journalists and the public is a good source. Here are some the Forster Tuncurry Earth Editors have used: The Great Lakes Advocate, The Manning-Great Lakes Extra, Manning River Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, ABC National and Regional Radio and ABC Television.
Independent and/or not-for-profit organisations: Planet Ark, ACF, The Diggers Club, True Foods Network, Natural Conservation Council Of NSW, Greenpeace, The Wilderness Society.

Sister Kathryn McCabe and Sister Louise McDonell
Sisters of St Josephs
catholicearthcareoz.net
"Catholic Christians believe
that the entire cosmos is Good,
that the Earth is a gift from God the Creator,
that the whole of Creation is characterized by interdependency,
that we need to respect and protect it
and live responsibly within it so that everyone and everything
may have a sustainable future."