Global warming will mean Hot Cross Bilbies

Bilbies a popular native Australian substitute for the Easter Bunny are endangered by climate change.

"Before European settlement bilbies were in 70% of the mainland, but now they are limited to small niches in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, areas now threatened by global warming."

"We know because of the IPCC report released this weekend that bushfires and droughts will threaten food sources and shelter for animals like the bilby."

"The bilby is only one of the many species threatened by dangerous climate change. Up to million plants and animals could become extinct by the middle of the century."

"Easter is also an opportunity for families to consider the threat to their children's future and how we can all take action to prevent global warming."

"I hope John Howard and Kevin Rudd take the opportunity to reconsider their uncritical support for the coal industry and make the switch to solar and wind."

For more information: Jon Edwards 0428 213 146