PM's speech at ALP National Conference | The Australian

The climate change sceptics constantly scare-monger about the possible loss of jobs through the transition to a lower carbon economy.

But they constantly fail to talk about the new clean energy jobs of the future which will arise from the introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, the renewable energy target and energy efficiency measures in the future.

Specifically, these fifty thousand positions will be made up of:
• 4000 disadvantaged job seekers participating in the current insulation program;
• 6000 local green jobs through the jobs fund;
• 10,000 places in a new National Green Jobs Corps;

Climate change: our future, our choice - Australian Museum

Will Sydney really be flooded by rising sea levels? What's a carbon footprint anyway? Whether you're confused about climate change or just want the latest information, this new interactive exhibition takes you on a surprising trip through two possible scenarios - one where nothing has been done to combat climate change and the other showing how nations, communities and individuals can take positive action to help save the planet.

THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE: FIELDING

Family First Senator Steve Fielding has written to all senators offering them a scientific briefing on climate change with Professor Bob Carter before they vote on the Rudd Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.

“This is the biggest economic decision in this country’s history,” Senator Fielding said.

“I can't see how any responsible senator could vote on an emission trading scheme without listening to what the world of science has to say on the issue.