Nurses call failed talks in Copenhagen an embarrassment
The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) says the world's top political leaders, including Prime Minister
Fucile points to the lack of targets for emissions cuts and the fact that the agreement isn't binding as evidence of how little was accomplished.
"The scientific data is overwhelming and the lack of leadership and strong action from
Doris Grinspun, RNAO's executive director, says the failure to act is inexcusable given the broad consensus on the evidence and urgent calls to action from the association and others across the country. In the days leading up to the summit, more than 1,000 RNs wrote letters to the Prime Minister imploring him to assume Canada's traditional proud role as a leader in convincing other nations of the urgency to act.
"It's clear
Grinspun adds RNAO will continue to demand action on climate change. "Nurses care about climate change, nurses have power and nurses vote. Our political leaders must understand that the environment is an urgent priority that we can't afford to ignore."
The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses wherever they practise in Ontario. Since 1925, RNAO has lobbied for healthy public policy, promoted excellence in nursing practice, increased nurses' contribution to shaping the health-care system, and influenced decisions that affect nurses and the public they serve.
For more information about RNAO and its views on environmental issues, visit our website at www.rnao.org. You can also check out our Facebook page at www.rnao.org/facebook or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rnao
For further information: For further information: To arrange an interview with a nurse, please contact: Marion Zych, Director of Communications, RNAO, Phone: 1-800-268-7199 ext. 209, Phone: (416) 408-5605, Cellular: (647) 406-5605
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