Wollongong doctor Rada Germanos will again stand up for the climate, this Friday.
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The Protect Our Water Alliance member is hopeful she doesn't get arrested this time - when she joins hundreds of people from all walks of life in Wollongong's CBD to take part in another global day of climate action
Dr Germanos was arrested on November 13 while blockading the Adani mine site in Queensland with other health professionals to draw attention to the link between the climate crisis and the health crisis related to it.
The November 29 rally and march starting outside the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre from 4.30pm, is the third major climate protest held in the city in the last six months.
Thousands of locals joined the global climate strike on September 20 to demand stopping the Adani mine, no new coal or gas projects, 100 per cent renewables and sustainable jobs.
Illawarra Climate Justice Alliance member Jasmine Duff said this protest will have a local focus, highlighting the demand for no mining in the local water catchment, along with the other demands of the previous Climate Strike.
Speakers on the day will include students, Indigenous leaders and Dr Germanos.
"The ongoing drought conditions and the rapid decline in dam levels have triggered the need for level two water restrictions across the Illawarra region," Dr Germanos said.
"Meanwhile, it is estimated that eight million litres of water a day are being lost due to coal mining operations in the water catchment. Incredibly, two local mines are still trying to get expansions approved in the catchment areas.
"Climate change causes water emergencies, longer and more frequent droughts, and more bush fires.
"We must protect our water. A ban on coal mining in our water catchment, both for our climate and for our water, is essential."
Caitlyn McInally will also talk about a 'just transition' from a carbon-based economy to a sustainable one.
The sixth year electrical engineering cadet at BlueScope Steel is concerned too many people are left behind 'when great economic change happens'.
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"Those advocating for a rapid transformation of the economy in order to tackle climate change need to ensure this doesn't happen again.
"It's not the fault of the workers who depend on the fossil fuels industry, and we must work with them to achieve the best solutions possible," McInally said.
Agron Latifi
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
