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Greens Launch Richmond campaign for 2007

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The Greens candidate for Richmond, Giovanni Ebono, launched a vision for the Northern Rivers of NSW at Tumbulgum on the Tweed River today. Launching the Greens Richmond election campaign today Mr Ebono said, "Our food and water are threatened by global warming. The Greens have detailed, publicly available policies that protect the family farm, local business, renewable energy and regional services."

Our food and water are threatened by global warming. The Greens have detailed, publicly available policies that protect the family farm, local business, renewable energy and regional services.

"These are the common sense practical ways to reverse global warming and save our precious food and water resources," Ebono said at the launch of his campaign.

 He believes the region is a world-leading showcase for a sustainable future, because of its biodiversity, innovative businesses and unique mix of farming and village settlements. "The village has survived tens of millenia on all continents under all cultures," he said. "In two hundred years industrialisation and global trade have destroyed it, creating global warming and its related food and water shortages."

The great grandson of pioneers from the Channel Islands, Ebono sees traditional farming communities and those migrating to the area because of its natural beauty as natural allies in building a viable, robust economy. According to Ebono this is exactly the mix required to reverse global warming and secure the future.

"We will not sacrifice our resources for the global economy, we will conserve them for our families and community," he said.

Detailed, written policies are available from www.greens.org.au