"We can change the world. I don't think there's a conflict between a better standard of life and going green. If we go green we will have better lives." - Zaman Ahmed, United Voice Clean Start member leader.
United Voice members around Australia are campaigning for climate justice. Climate justice means a safe climate, a fair society and good jobs in a green economy. Together, we can win a sustainable future for ourselves and our children.
“Our Islands are already starting to experience big problems because of climate change." - United Voice delegate and Torres Strait Islander Michael Bon Read
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"Our shopping centre has started being energy efficient – turning lights off when not needed. In Australia with the vast majority of the days having sunshine, solar would be very good. We have to look to the future and do all we can to use the resources of the wind and the sun - rather than dig for things in the ground.” - Sue Spooner, United Voice Clean Start retail member
"The thing I liked the best was that as a cleaner I was involved in meetings with the tenants, the building manager and the recycling company when the new system of waste management was coming in." - Mary Shallard, United Voice Clean Start member leader and green building cleaner
"I try to make a difference by using less stuff. I only buy what I need to use, to eat, to wear. And I use things until they wear out. But really, the most important thing I do in my personal life is to belong to several environment groups." - Peter Tait, United Voice health care member
"Tony Abbott seems to be flat-out denying our concerns about Climate Change - even though 99% of climate scientists, insurance companies and even military leaders are certain. Is Abbott sceptical of gravity?! Julia Gillard and the ALP accept the scientific evidence, which is a good start, but they need to stop delaying and act now." - Olivier Adair, United Voice hotel delegate
"The windfarm is a good, clean source of energy. Wind power and solar power generate clean energy direct from nature - the best use of nature's gifts. We have to change and speak up: it’s time for clean energy from wind and solar!" - Heather Saunders, United Voice manufacturing member
What about people on low incomes? "There are big companies out there doing damage to the environment, and they should be paying for it. They're making big money - they can afford it. The burden of paying to fix climate change definitely shouldn't be pushed onto low income earners." - United Voice member Kim Prescott Brown Read more
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