But no matter how big the effort to push a propaganda line might be, climate change is bigger. This, undoubtedly and regrettably, is the biggest immediate long-term environmental challenge we face. A failure to concretely come to some policy outcome on climate change has not only a negative environmental impact but also social and economic consequences for us.
Peter GarrettIt is now well understood that humans ultimately depend on the health of the planet for their wellbeing.
Peter GarrettIt's absolutely not acceptable for people to argue that, if we are going to do anything about climate change at all, well, the responsibility lies solely with the individual.
Peter GarrettThe forces that are in play on climate change essentially revolve around the generation of power, the transportation of goods and services and people, and the sorts of materials that we use to fuel the whole of our civilisation.
Peter GarrettWell I'm not convinced that expanding uranium mining is in the best interests of the country and the best interests of its environment.
Peter Garrett