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\u201cWe\u2019re already seeing the effects today in our region with the eroding coastline, extreme weather events so we need to get moving now and stop talking about it,\u201d Ms Grufas said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a gas terminal that is still up for debate in Corio Bay, this kind of thing just can\u2019t be allowed to go on. The science is very clear, there is no need for any new fossil fuel or gas projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe export such a significant amount of our gas for a lot less than what we\u2019re paying here, so in terms of a transition, we need to bring that back and there shouldn\u2019t be any more room for new projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis also includes the drilling exploration that we\u2019re seeing at the Otways.\u201d<\/p>\n
The majority of residents in Corangamite say the number one priority solution for greater action on climate change this decade is to replace gas and coal power with renewable energy and batteries storage, according to a recent poll conducted by Together We Can.<\/p>\n
Sixty-seven per cent of people polled also believe benefits they receive from greater action on climate change outweigh any costs involved.<\/p>\n
Election day takes place on May 21.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PASSIONATE residents pleading for climate change gathered last weekend to make their voices known as election day looms. The Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) Bellarine and Geelong branch held a Walk For Climate Action Saturday at Ocean Grove Main Beach as national community organiser Laura Grufas said there\u2019s still a lot to do at […]<\/p>\n