Right wing politicians still condemn people for mentioning the possible connection between climate change and intense early bushfires. The condemnation seems to have been started by the National Party trying to make it look as though mentioning the connection was politically motivated and inappropriate, despite the connection coming from non-political sources, who were not blaming the government parties. The condemnation was, of course, supported by the Murdoch Empire.
After making the point several times himself, the PM made the following tweets:
Scott Morrison@ScottMorrisonMP·Nov 19
There are 70+ fires burning in Qld. I spoke to Premier Palaszczuk yesterday to offer any assistance they need. Our @DeptDefence continue to transport firefighters to where they’re needed and to undertake other tasks as requested by the States, like clearing overgrown firebreaks.
Scott Morrison@ScottMorrisonMP·Nov 20
I visited the @QldFES Centre today to get an update on the current and forecast bushfire conditions. Australia is facing some dangerous fire conditions all across the country in the coming days. Please keep updated on fires in your area. Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe.
and
Scott Morrison@ScottMorrisonMP·Nov 20
Going to be a great summer of cricket, and for our firefighters and fire-impacted communities, I’m sure our boys will give them something to cheer for. [1]
In other words, we don’t need any leadership on climate change, or attempts to prepare for a summer of fires; all the firefighters and people who’ve lost their homes need is success at cricket!!
On the other hand, a report released at the beginning of the year stated that millions of people in Australia’s East face natural disaster risk.
Across greater Sydney, there are 317,000 people in council areas facing high bushfire risks, with most of these in Richmond, Windsor and Blaxland.
Another 484,000 are in medium-risk areas, stretching from Hornsby in the north to the fast growing suburbs south of Camden….
There are 66,000 residents in the Hawkesbury catchment facing very high threats of flooding.
There are another 1.3 million people at high risk of flooding, including in Penrith, parts of Fairfield, Liverpool and Camden…
Outside greater Sydney, there are another 1.7 million people in NSW at risk of flooding….
133,000 people living around Port Macquarie and Taree face a high risk of storms.
That is just in NSW.
More than 4.4 million people in NSW and Queensland live in local council areas with extreme or high risk of cyclones,
And so on. Nothing to worry about. Nothing to plan about. No fears things could get worse. Don’t be political….
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