UN climate warning 'overlooks Govt's efforts'.
Federal Resources Minister Ian McFarlane says the latest United Nations predictions on the impact of climate change in Australia do not take into account the Federal Government's efforts to reduce emissions.
A draft report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the average Australian coastline temperature could rise by up to 3.4 degrees by 2050 and by more than six degrees by 2080.
The report, obtained by the ABC's 7.30 Report, predicts more droughts, fires, floods and storms.
It says almost all of the Great Barrier Reef will suffer from coral bleaching.
Mr McFarlane says he has read the executive summary of the draft.
"They're predictions based on us not doing anything," he said.
"Now, this Government is already doing things to address greenhouse gas emissions.
"But more importantly, particularly through the Asia-Pacific partnership, we're getting cooperation from countries like China and India to ensure that everyone does something.
"Australia's emissions are so small in a global context."
Friday, March 30, 2007
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