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"The most dangerous aspect of our climate and energy dilemma is that,
due to the inertia of the climate system, the actions we take today are
locking in irreversible catastrophic climate outcomes decades ahead,
long before we see them. Solutions require enlightened long-term
thinking, based on the latest science, and a preparedness to act in the
public interest; the antithesis of the blind, short-termist,
anti-science, ideology which drives mainstream Australian politics and
corporate decision-making. Waiting for catastrophe to happen before
acting, which is what we are currently doing, ensures it will be too
late to act."
Ian Dunlop was formerly an international oil, gas and coal industry
executive, chair of the Australian Coal Association and CEO of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Via Sue T.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
