Letter to the Editor: How about Australia leads the way?

DEAR News Of The Area,

I HEAR the constant refrain from others about the cost of electricity.

Coal and gas are the cheaper options, they say, so we should use them.

I hear the voices ask why should Australia do anything towards net zero when we contribute so little compared to other countries.

But what of the costs of continuing to use fossil fuels?

Further ozone depletion, more extreme weather events, extinction of flora and fauna, decimation of our oceans through warming.

Surely this is more costly than electricity.

How about Australia leads the way?

How about we show the world that though we are insignificant in the scheme of things, we as a nation have the courage and the foresight to do the right thing now, even though it is hard, with our global allies and make the changes required to help the planet to heal.

No delays, no excuses, no finger pointing, no alternate plans.

So, stand up Australia.

Stop listening to the climate nay sayers and the economists and show the world that we care about the future of the planet and we are willing to make the changes to help us hit net zero now no matter what.

The cost of electricity may vary but the cost of doing nothing and watching the planet suffer irreparable damage is beyond anything we can afford.

Regards,
Debra WILLIAMS,
North Haven.