Around 100 people gathered in Robertson Park on Saturday to protest what they're saying is a lacklustre response to climate change.
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The Extinction Rebellion group aims to put pressure on Orange City Council to declare a Climate Emergency, commit to 100 per cent renewable energy for council operations by 2025, commit to zero carbon emissions for the community by 2040 and to fund a transition for fossil-fuel industry workers.
Councillor Stephen Nugent reminded the crowd he had tried to put climate change on the council agenda twice and twice had been voted down.
He said he would raise the issue at Tuesday's council agenda by asking for a plan on how Orange was gong to adapt to a changed climate.
Mr Nugent said there was a strong chance the motion would once again be rejected by his fellow councillors.
Parkes Shire Councillor Neil Westcott spoke about proposed mining and infrastructure projects in the region and their potential to impact water supplies.
"I'm not anti-development in any way. There are projects in the works that have to happen. But we have to have that balance and at the moment we're dealing with a resource that's more important than gold," he said.
The speakers took questions from the peaceful protesters and musicians Nick King and Cilla Kinross performed.
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