“It’s hard to believe this was once a thriving veggie growing region” @craigreucassel #FightForPlanetA #water #climatechange #MurrayDarlingBasin /1

“It takes its toll after awhile. If things don’t go well, it is a huge physical, emotional & financial burden on anyone,” says Rodney Haynes #FightForPlanetA #water #climatechange #COP26 /2

“Many farmers can no longer afford to buy water.” @craigreucassel “No-one should be choosing whether to have a cup of tea or bath their children. It breaks your heart,” said Sam Wantling #GraniteBeltWaterRelief @StanthorpeQLD #watermarkets /3

“If this is not a huge wake-up for the world. The world’s leaders are playing Russian roulette with a full loaded gun. With us,” says exasperated Mike Hayes @SirrometWines #climatechange #water #COP26 #auspol /4

You can watch the full Fight For Planet A episode here: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/DO1904H003S00
You can also purchase @craigreucassel book here: http://t.ly/1ZI5  @HarperCollins #ClimateEmergency #COP26

Welcome rains last year gave some relief to many farmers. However, water storage levels in most parts of the Murray Darling Basin remain low. In northern parts of the Basin, most storages remain below 25%. #climatechange #FightForPlanetA

In addition to the existential threat of #climatechange to AUS farmers, rivers, towns & communities - there is something very wrong with our water markets. @unimelb #MurrayDarlingBasin #water https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/how-to-undo-australia-s-epic-water-fail