SDLP MLA and former Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has said that the final call from scientists to save our planet from climate change is extremely alarming.
He added that action needed to be taken to ensure we don’t reach a point of no return.
The MLA for Foyle commented: “The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes for worrying reading and should act as a stark wakeup call that this issue can no longer be shelved.
“As elected representatives and individuals we have a duty to ensure we are good caretakers of this planet.
“Unfortunately, due to brute ignorance of some Northern Ireland remains without any climate change legislation and in the absence of an Assembly that is unlikely to change anytime soon.
“Despite being a devolved matter, the EU is renowned for being a champion of sustainability and environmental issues, however, in the mouth of Brexit without EU incentives, our local situation may set to get worse.
“I would encourage all households across Northern Ireland to do their bit, whether it is by using public transport, cutting down on single use plastics or by consistently recycling,” added Mr Durkan.
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