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Thanks to everyone who joined us on the “Scoop Ice Cream, Not Coal” Tour! But there is still work to do…

In Queensland, plans are being finalised for a coal megamine - a mine that will wreck the Reef, cook the climate and impact local indigenous communities! There has never been a more important time to get loud for climate action. If you missed the Tour, it is not too late to join the movement and ensure your voice is heard…

We’ll start with a little backstory to get you caught up.

What was the Scoop Ice Cream not Coal Tour?

We joined forces with climate advocacy group 350 Australia to raise awareness of and stop what would be the biggest coal mine in our country’s history. Through 350 Australia’s #STOPADANI Roadshow we spoke to fans in four cities down the East Coast of Australia – raising awareness and helping them to join the fight to stop the coal mega-mine.

Why We Decided to Act

Scientists agree that to prevent our environment from altering drastically, we need to stop average global temperatures from warming more than 2 degrees Celsius. This means that to avoid devastating impacts to our planet, we need to make sure that 80% of current fossil fuel reserves remain in the ground – that means coal staying where it belongs, in the ground.

But plans are being finalized to build Australia’s largest coal mine in the middle of Queensland. The Queensland and Federal Governments have agreed to all of Adani’s, the company building the mine, needs – including $1 billion of taxpayer funds and all the free water the mine wants. It’s never been more important for the Australian people to come together to stop this megamine.

What Happened on the Tour?

The tour was a massive success with four sold out events in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. Over 4,000 people joined us to listen to inspiring speakers including Vaishali Patil and Danny Kennedy. Over 400 people signed up to join local groups and pledge to fight the mine in their city, and this number is still growing. And of course, we kept everyone cool and happy with 5,000 scoops of free ice cream!

What Happened Next?

The tour did not go unnoticed by politicians. Although still in support of the mine itself, Labor opposition leader, Bill Shorten, voiced his opposition to the government’s $1 billion loan, saying the proposed mega-mine must "stand on its own two feet". He asked reporters in Queensland "If it's a good deal, then why does the taxpayer have to be the person who's underwriting a billion dollar loan?". We couldn’t agree more!

However, it was not all good news, as details for the mine continue to be finalised. The Prime Minister, Malcom Turnball, is trying to force through changes to native title laws after Adani said they were holding up their plans. And as if that wasn’t enough, Adani was granted unlimited water access for 60 years in a move that local farmers called “barbaric”.

How You Can Help?

If we want to stop this mine, we need to speak up now. There are a couple of ways you can ensure your voice is heard:

Shift the Politics: MPs need to know if they don't #StopAdani, we'll elect someone who will. Find out how here.
Build the Movement: Groups are popping up all over the country to #StopAdani and #StopCoal. Join or start one here!

350 Australia isn’t giving up the fight and neither are we. Join us!

Scoop ice cream, not coal!

Dirty energy is making a big mess – a mess of our planet and a mess of our reef. To avoid disastrous impacts to our precious planet, we need to keep fossil fuels in the ground. But in Queensland, plans are being finalised for a coal megamine - a mine that will wreck the Reef, cook the climate and effect local indigenous communities!

We Can Beat Our Fossil Fuel Addiction

For a big country with loads of sun, wind and sea, Australia's record on green energy is poor. We set low targets at 2015’s Paris Climate Agreement, and we're set to miss them by miles. And that's without huge new mines like those planned for Queensland.

The Adani Mine, will produce around 60 million tonnes of coal a year for 60 years. And the mining and burning of that coal from it will generate an estimated 4.7 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. If we want to stand any chance of keeping the promises made in Paris, then we must act now!

Why coal is bad for our Reef

Many of us think of the Great Barrier Reef as a technicolour dreamworld but for much of the reef sadly that's no longer the case. Coral bleaching caused by warming seas is sucking the colour and life out of our coral. Not only will the mine by the reef’s new neighbour but all that extra coal will lead to further warming. Bad news for the reef and all the fish and other life that live in it.

We helped to protect the reef before on our Fight for the Reef Scoop Tour. Alongside our friends at WWF Australia, we campaigned to stop mining companies dumping torn-up seabed in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – and it worked! Today, we must work towards an even bigger goal – to save not just the reef but the planet too!

Scoop Ice Cream Not Coal!

Like a scoop of ice cream, we all know that if it is melted, it is ruined. With all this dirty energy, our reef – like our planet – won't stand a chance. To save our precious planet, we have to say no to new coal mines. Join us with our partners at 350, to see how you can get involved. It’s our planet, but we’re going to have to fight for it!

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