The Sydney Morning Herald reports today:

THE world’s leading economist on climate change, Sir Nicholas Stern, has challenged Australia to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30 per cent by 2020 - and 90 per cent by 2050.

Check out the full story: Stern words for Australia - slash emissions now. They’ve also posted a video interview with Sir Nicholas.

The Sydney Morning Herald is running a poll today asking Will you turn off your lights on Saturday, March 31, 7.30pm?. If you’re participating in Earth Hour would be great if you could show your support there too.