'This is our new normal': regional mayors on bushfires and climate change | Claire Pontin and Dominic King

It's no longer enough for our communities to be bushfire prepared. We urgently need to address the root causeUp on the New South Wales mid-north coast, we don't have many inner-city greenies. What we do have is a community that's battling the worst fire conditions we've ever seen, and looking down the barrel of what might be the hardest week we've had to face.As our magnificent fire service works hard to contain the blazes threatening local lives and properties, it is galling to hear the deputy prime minister condemning anyone who draws the link between bushfires and climate change. Frankly, he's pretty out of touch with how many people in my community are feeling right now. Continue reading...