At last we have a local member who is not in denial about the science of human-induced global warming.

But sadly many in our government are.

It seems they are under the influence of the powerful coal lobby.

We are in danger of missing out on the booming market in renewables.

It’s well known that innovation in solar, wind and other renewables is exploding worldwide.

Renewable energy is a cost-competitive zero carbon option.

China has taken the lead in this while the Abbott government seems to be discouraging anything to do with renewable energy.

They are even contemplating putting a new tax on solar panels.

Obstructing climate policy (as in the recent Warsaw talks) to help the coal industry is the epitome of short-term thinking.

Australia is most vulnerable to climate change yet with solar, wind and tidal opportunities the envy of the world.

I would not be at all surprised that the Australian public see through such foolish policy and make the Abbott Coalition a one-term government.

— DAVID SLOANE,

Corowa