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Tens of thousands rally for action on global warming


4 November 2006


Large rallies were held around Australia on November 4 as part of an international day of action to protest government inaction on climate change. Organisers of the “Walk against warming” estimated that the number of people who participated was up to: 47,000 in Sydney, 30,000 in Melbourne, 5000 in Hobart, 3000 in Canberra and Perth, 1500 in Brisbane, 1000 in Adelaide and Wollongong, 800 in Newcastle and 300 in Cairns.

Alex Bainbridge
Walk Against Warming - Sydney


From: Australian News, Green Left Weekly issue #689 8 November 2006.
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