According to the recent 'Reef Outlook Report', the rate of climate change backed by the Australian Government would result in 'severe mass coral bleaching' and threaten the habitats of key species on the reef resulting in a 'catastrophic damage'. It has been found by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's report that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will have to be kept under 400 parts per million (ppm) in order to save important animal species and coral from low to medium vulnerability to climate change.
The current level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is 387 ppm. The report finds that if carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reaches 450 ppm, which is predicted for 2035, it would result in 'severe mass bleaching' and destroy the reef's ability to grow new coral. This could result in a complete death of the reef by 2050.
This report shows that the Government's own CPRS emissions target will kill the GBR along with 1000s of species & the livelihoods of those communities who depend upon it.
ReplyDeleteIt clearly stipulates that if we have a temp rise of 2°C or more, the GBR will not survive. It shows that if the world sets its target at 450ppm, the Reef will not outlive Generation X.
People need to understand that a rise in carbon levels to 450ppm will ensure the destruction of this great icon and the Gov confirms this.
We need to find our loud voice - why are we letting this happen??? We need 350ppm and we need it urgently, for the sake of the beautiful planet. We must tell the decisions makers that we will support them if they make this big decision.