Climate change makes bushfires worse. Denying the truth doesn't change the facts | Richard Denniss

Attacks on science by conservative politicians and commentators are no substitute for preparation when it comes to natural disastersIt's not just climate protesters who powerful voices are trying to silence in Australia, it's anyone who wants to talk about the bigger-picture causes to the problems Australia is facing.In modern Australia it has become "inappropriate" to talk about why our rivers are running out of water, why our aged care centres are running out of food and nappies, and why our fire brigades are running out of firetrucks. But it's impossible to solve problems when you can't talk about the underlying causes. Continue reading...