Sustainable Living Armidale joins Together We Can movement calling for 'Climate Action Now'

And they have the signs to show it.

Yellow signs calling for 'Climate Action now!' are already starting to appear all over New England on homes and fences to demonstrate that New Englanders want bold action on climate.

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"The recent floods and tornado, and the drought and fires not long ago, are devastating indicators of the increasing volatility of our climate in response to the heating caused by greenhouse emissions," Annette Kilarr, from Climate Action Armidale, said.

"The actions proposed by the federal government, including net zero by 2050, are far less than what is needed to secure a safe and viable future for our children.

"Australia must get to net zero emissions by 2035, starting this decade, and accelerate efforts to shift away from coal and gas to a fully renewable-poweredeconomy to prevent catastrophe.

"The recently proposed Federal Budget did nothing to address the Coalition government's longstanding failure on climate.

"So from now on, our state and federal MPs are going to see Climate Action Now signs wherever they go in New England - and they can have no doubt prior to the election that this is an issue they have to act on much more strongly and that the community will hold them responsible for," she said.

Putting up a sign was a clear message to our leaders in politics, business and the community that we need decisive action now to bring climate change under control, Annette said.

To get a sign visit the Climate Action Armidale stall at the Armidale Farmers' Market on Sunday, or visit the SLA website.

Several events this week will help keep the community aware and better informed about these critical issues, the local group said.

On Thursday, the monthly SLA forum presents, 'Extreme Weather: Are we ready?', from 7pm at Kent House. For details, see the SLA website, slarmidale.org.

Then on Friday, the film Regenerating Australia will be shown at the Belgrave Cinema, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and our community from 5.15-6.45pm.

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