Top 29 Quotes by Peter Garrett

Recently though, our State Governments have discussed instigating a carbon trading scheme - the details are still to be decided - and that's an encouraging sign.

At an everyday level I would reckon myself more than fortunate.

It's absolutely not acceptable for people to argue that, if we are going to do anything about climate change at all, well, the responsibility lies solely with the individual.

Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.

In our early period we pretty much survived or perished on our capacity to reach people, and on getting into the pattern of having no money and playing lots of shows.

I don't blame my own parents for the way I grew up, as quite often there is little choice in these issues.

In particular, Australia, because of its ancient geography, soil profile and distinctive weather patterns, is more adversely affected by climate variability than some other continents.

I believe that the quantum of our knowledge will increase considerably in the coming years and that scientists will continue to be amongst the brave voices speaking out.

And living in Australia I am relatively well off.

Our senses convey that all is not well with the natural world.