2016-06-20
The Greens candidate for Solomon Todd Williams has called sitting member Natasha Griggs 'dangerously ignorant' when it comes to addressing climate change.
“Here we are, enduring the worst dry season in recorded history, and Natasha Griggs is missing in action on climate change.”
“The Territory mango industry is looking at a devastating season due to low flowering rates after the hottest May ever.”
“You can't continue to spiel on about 'jobs and growth' if you're dangerously ignorant on the ramifications of climate change.”
Underlining his concern, he pointed out that of the 22 'topics of interest' on the Federal member's website, there is not one reference to climate change.
“The Territory has enormous scope to build capacity in the renewable energy sector and if elected I will make that central to our efforts to transition the NT to a renewable economy.”