Greg Norman says bushfire crisis “exposes the stupidity of mankind”, offers his own solutions

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Aussie golf legend Greg Norman has come out swinging in an emotional plea aimed at climate change deniers as bushfires continue to cause “death and destruction” across his homeland.

Florida-based Norman took to social media overnight in an epic 300-word Twitter rant, condemning climate change deniers and offering suggestions to help combat such “cataclysmic” disasters ever happening again.

The 64-year-old, who had to endure a bushfire emergency of his own at his Colorado ranch two years ago, said he felt compelled to speak publicly after witnessing the raw heartache endured by Australians from afar.

“I apologise for the length of this post and commentary from afar but seeing these images of death and destruction, the strength of the human spirit, the pure heartache and tragedy the people of Australia have endured cuts to my core and to be brutally honest exposes the stupidity of mankind,” Norman posted on his Twitter account.

“I am no expert, but I am a global observer, of course, there is climate change taking place. It is happening worldwide. Australia is just one example.

“To the families who have lost loved ones and those who have lost property, to the fire fighters, domestic and international, who risk their own lives for those of others, the volunteers, the local burghers who try to fight these monster infernos with a garden hose to save their property and animals, my thoughts, heart, prayers and every cell of strength I have floods your way.

“To the powers to be who make decisions, wake up, open your eyes and absorb these horrific images and ask yourselves a few very simple questions, because we must learn from this cataclysmic disaster.”

Norman went on to offer a four-point plan to prevent a similar crisis moving forward that included consultation with indigenous leaders:

In July 2018 Norman took to Twitter to give fans a glimpse of the fire that nearly wiped out his ranch in Colorado: