*Australians urged to follow NZ lead on ETS review *
20 November 2008
The Carbon Sense Coalition today called on the Queensland Government to follow the lead of New Zealand and initiate a
complete review of the science and the cost-benefits of the proposals to levy a new tax on coal and petrol usage.
“All over the world, three factors are triggering a revolt against the lemming-like rush led by the Anglo-Saxons to
commit carbon suicide via emissions trading schemes,” said Viv Forbes, Chairman of the Carbon Sense Coalition.
“Firstly, the science behind the scaremongering forecasts from IPCC computer models has been shown to be deficient by a
growing band of independent scientists.
“Secondly, the globe itself is sending a warning as daily reports of unseasonal frosts, snow and ice make a mockery of
the global warming hysteria. We certainly have climate change, but it is natural global cooling, not man-made global
warming.
“Thirdly, the world financial collapse has forced alert politicians to focus on the immediate concerns of voters – real
jobs, and the security of supply for food and power.
“The revolt against new carbon rationing and taxes affecting New Zealand now encompasses much of the world including
India, China, Indonesia, Brazil, Poland, Italy, Germany and the whole Ex-Soviet bloc. There is naturally no support for
carbon rationing from the OPEC world, and falling support from Canada. There is also scant chance that the US Congress
and Senate will embrace any expensive new Kyoto pact.
“Soon the only true believers will be the blinkered political and Green zealots in UK and Australia, with cynical
support from nuclear-powered France.
“Queensland has more to lose from carbon taxes and rationing than any other place in the world. And there has been no
unbiased assessment of the costs and benefits of such moves. Any government honestly representing the real long term
interests of the carbon capital will lead the push to review where we are headed, why and at what cost?” Mr Forbes
concluded.
ENDS