Gippsland has experienced the impacts of climate change that have posed risks to people, animals, and our beautiful environment. We have suffered extreme weather events including; heatwaves, storms, floods, draughts, and fire events that have threatened communities, agriculture, and industry. Our coastal communities are facing inundation, erosion, and sea level rise.
The State of the Climate 2024 report has been released by the Bureau of Meteorology in partnership with CSIRO. Observations, reconstructions of past climate and climate modelling continue to provide a consistent picture of ongoing, long‑term climate change interacting with underlying natural variability. Climate science and meteorological experts have produced a report that draws a scary picture for our climate in Gippsland, Australia and the Globe.
We must act now to avoid the worst climate change scenarios predicted. We can adapt the way we live. We can make a difference, if we work together!
Driving climate action, science and innovation so we are ready for the future. Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
GCCN Position Statement on Nuclear Power in Gippsland.
We do not consider nuclear energy a viable option for Gippsland. Australia boasts abundant renewable energy resources, being the sunniest continent in the world and among the windiest making renewable energy abundant and affordable. According to AEMO and CSIRO, nuclear generation is significantly more expensive, and the lengthy design and construction time means it will be too slow to effectively replace retiring coal-fired power plants and meet our international obligations for climate mitigation.
