Research suggests that in the year 2100, sea levels will possibly be 15 metres higher. That means that Frankston, Seaford, Langwarrin... all these places will be gone, unless we do something to help combat climate change and global warming.
Council has continually pushed an idea of "carbon neutrality" - that is, not changing anything but just buying up carbon offsets to counteract.
In current times, the requirement for carbon neutrality has past. This would have been a fantastic initiative twenty five years ago... but it is time for Council to do something more! Council must make a committment to reduce its emissions and the emissions of businesses within its municipality.
As well as this, Council must show the way with regards to climate change. I will call to create an annual "Eco Expo" on the Frankston Foreshore, inviting keynote speakers, activities and stalls highlighting how residents can make their Eco Footprint smaller.
Another initiative I would hope to introduce is a "Climate Change" stall happening at various major Frankston spots every three months. This will give people continued information and access to the newest research in regards to this phenomenon and keep it at the forefront of people's minds.
I will also undertake a municipality-wide Ecological Footprint survey, collating data from all households within the municipality (including commercial and industrial premises). This would give people an individualised and also bigger picture of their impact on the world.
It is important to start taking Climate Change seriously... it's important for Frankston City Council to lead the way amongst Australian Councils.
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