Published 13 May 2009 | University of Sydney
Bill McKibben On Why Now Is The Time To PanicEnvironment
With the Rudd government opting to postpone the enactment of its emissions trading scheme until 2011, dealing with climate change has been put aside. However, there are many who think that when it comes to issues of global warming and environmental protection, drastic steps need to be taken as soon as possible. Visiting Australia last week, US writer Bill McKibben spoke about "350.org", an environmental organisation he has founded to urge people around the world to take action on what he regards as an urgent situation.
Bill McKibben is possibly the coolest Methodist Sunday School teacher on the planet. He is the author of books including 1989’s famous "The End of Nature", and more recently, "Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future".
350.org is a not-for-profit organisation which is named for the number per million particles above which carbon dioxide concentration becomes unsafe. On October 24 2009 they are planning an international day of action to raise awareness on the issue of climate change.