CFMEU - The Union for Australian Construction Workers

...; NASA, Australia's CSIRO, and 97% of climate scientists agree that human-created pollution is changing our climate in harmful ways.The latest forecast from the International Energy Agency indica... ...gs are significant contributors to carbon pollution.If we do nothing, CSIRO scientists say, climate change will increase the detrioration in concrete and steel, posing greater risks to the safety, serviceability and durability of our infrastructure.Other countries have already moved ahead of Australia on climate change.We need to take action now, or we will face even higher costs to repair the damage.Industry already aheadThe Australian construction industry is aware of its impact on the environment and taking steps to reduce carbon emissions in buildings and infrastructure.Construction workers who have built Green Star-rated office or residential properties are front-runners in this new approach. The changes may require some training, but "It's the best way to go," those workers are telling the CFMEU. See Photo Ga... ...rade measures while our manufacturing sector is under pressure.Download the CFMEU Action on Climate Change flyer for more information.Other useful linksCFMEU Mining & Energy Division Climate Change CampaignCFMEU FFPD Anti-Dumping CampaignAMWU Campaign on Climate ChangeNSW Nurses Union Climate change is a health issue NSW Nurses Union Undeniable Economic Impacts of Climate ChangeACTU Climate Change and Jobs Campaign  - including fact sheets and docs.Keep informed, monitor the debate via In the Press ...