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24.01.2022 A Tesla community battery...hmmm https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/sixth-tesla-community-bat/
24.01.2022 Ok, this is pretty rough, but just a bit more to explain the idea of the video message project that you can be part of at 4pm today (Friday 25th). It's in support of students who are striking for climate action and the National Day of Action where people of all ages are asked to join and support the School Strike 4 Climate movement to ask that the Government #FundOurFutureNotGas
24.01.2022 At 4pm, tomorrow (Friday 25th) come down to Andrew Gee's office, sit in the armchair outside and record your 30 second (or less!) video to tell him what you need him to do to ensure the government #FundOurFutureNotGas. All videos will be collated into a montage to present to him, so that he has a clear message about what Calare wants in terms of climate, energy policies and any others that people want to mention. Support Global Day of Action A bit more on how you can recor...d your message for Andrew Gee MP tomorrow, 4pm on corner of Kite St and Sampson St. Supporting students' SS4C action and joining Global Day of Action. Wear a mask if you have one, there will be sanitiser available and follow the marked social distancing guides. Have a look at the following for more info and inspiration.... School Strike for Climate Renew Economy The Climate Council 350.org.au Australian Parents for Climate Action 2040 film
23.01.2022 Straight from the horse's mouth..... and the cost of that disinformation has been lives lost, people divided by hate, inaction on climate change and countless other damage. Petition closes at 11.59 tonight. Sign and share pleeeeeease! (link below - and make sure you confirm the email you'll receive.)... Imagine the change we could have if most Australians had access to the truth in their newsfeeds and daily papers. https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN1938
23.01.2022 Here's a great initiative that needs our support. Take 5 seconds to click through and sign the open letter asking Scott Morrison to provide solar and batteries for schools, creating thousands of jobs in the process! https://www.ap4ca.org/solarourschools
22.01.2022 Wrong!! We're supposed to tax the harm, not the solutions! This is exactly the opposite of what is needed to help people transition to solar and the exact opposite of what every other country in the world is doing! Worth an email...very quick and easy using the link.
21.01.2022 We need big batteries everywhere..... South Australia is home to the biggest battery in the world - and guess what? It's about to get 50% BIGGER! SA's Energy Minister says the existing battery has delivered $150 million in savings in its first two years of operation. And he expects the savings will continue to grow.
20.01.2022 Just a reminder that this event gets underway in just under an hour - 6.30 start. Link below - hope you can join!
19.01.2022 If you missed it live, here is another link to the National Bushfire and Climate Summit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWijL1ALZ3o
18.01.2022 Can anyone here answer this question?
18.01.2022 Should have done this long ago but in protest to its continuing investment in expanding fossil fuel projects, I just transferred my business account from NAB to Bank Australia. Whole process took 11 minutes. Australias four major banks (NAB, ANZ, CBA, Westpac) collectively have provided $7 BILLION to fossil fuel projects since the Paris Agreement was signed (which they have all agreed to support.) Bank Australia expressly does not lend to fossil fuel projects and was the first bank in the world to sign up to all 7 goals under the "We Mean Business" climate leadership platform. It was so easy and it is a powerful way for you to take action on Climate to switch your money away from fossil fuel investments. https://www.theguardian.com//australian-banks-undermining-
17.01.2022 OPPORTUNITIES!! You can use the link to email your State MP (I just did for Phil Donato) a copy of the Clean Jobs Plan. 76,000 potential jobs, all helping our kids survive and thrive into the future. https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/email-your-state-member-/
16.01.2022 Kinross Wolaroi School is hosting this free Q&A but it's open to the whole community. You can send in any questions you might have ahead of the event.
16.01.2022 Brilliant Plan! Could you imagine how many of these programs could be funded with the $18 billion currently planned to be wasted on declining industries like gas in the Government's "Technology Roadmap" (to nowhere.) Honestly investing in gas is like investing in Blockbuster when everyone wants Netflix.
15.01.2022 Well said, Matt Kean! The Minister for Energy and the Environment in the Liberal government of NSW, Matt Kean, has a message for Canberra: "The community has moved on, the market has moved on, capital has moved on," he tells me. "The only people standing in the way are those defending vested interests, the beneficiaries of the fossil fuel industry. Those MPs are defending Blockbuster in a Netflix world."... https://www.smh.com.au//draining-the-nation-s-energy-how-c
15.01.2022 If we can all help the community of Narrabri, we'll also be helping ourselves. Methane from gas is a much more potent Greenhouse Gas than CO2 and this groundwater is too precious to risk. We only have until 5pm tomorrow (Mon 10th) so let's jump on this link straight away and say no to the destructive Narrabri gas project. Watch the 2 minute video and you'll be inspired! #lockthegate https://lockthegate.good.do/narrabri/objection/
11.01.2022 A while ago I suggested changing your super to Future Super (or Australian Ethical or Verve) since they don't invest in fossil fuels. Superannuation funds are huge investors so the more that divest from fossil fuels, the sooner we'll have a chance at a safe and viable future. This report reflects why I'm so glad I made the (very easy) switch and why I still recommend that everyone does it. "In the 19-20 financial year, our three investment options were the first, second and ...third best performing balanced options in Australia Over the past financial year, each of these investment options delivered returns over 5.2%*. This result comes at a time when the average super investment option in the balanced category delivered negative returns" Read the report, make the switch and reap the rewards! https://www.futuresuper.com.au//five-years-of-future-super
09.01.2022 Oh please do!! https://reneweconomy.com.au/are-cannon-brookes-and-elon-mu/
09.01.2022 Have you signed? Have you shared? Currently 438,167 signatures with 4 days to go. ... (If you're not quite convinced that media diversity is important, look up James Murdoch's reasons for resigning from the family company, NewsCorp because it "legitimises disinformation." Then consider Fox News' impact on US social disharmony, Australia's lack of climate policy, and the fact that James Murdoch is now admitting that the intention at NewsCorp was to be deliberately misleading.) Australia used to have independent, diverse media. We deserve to have that again. What does this have to do with Futuring Orange? Remember our public information series, "Climate Behind the Headlines?" We had that title in recognition of the fact that a major hurdle to serious climate action in Australia has been the disinformation campaign across the Murdoch press (which represents 70% of news readership in Australia.) Putting truth on the table for voting Australians is so important. Please sign petition and share! https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN1938
09.01.2022 This morning (29 June 10.30) Tuning in to this VERY exciting launch of a low-carbon economy jobs plan called The Million Jobs Plan. Guests at the launch include Christiana Figueres, architect of the Paris Climate Agreement, Mike Cannon-Brookes and more. Link here to register for free. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-million-jobs-plan-publi
07.01.2022 This is live now... https://www.facebook.com/climatecouncil/videos/2243379252475236/
04.01.2022 What a unique conversation, so full of great advice for each other, even though they are separated by 77 years. Listen and take notes!! Greta: (to David's generation) keep an open mind. Just because we have always done things a certain way, doesn't mean we can't try others. No one thing is the solution, we need to try many things all at the same time. No time to argue about it. David: (to younger generations) We people in the electorate need to let politicians know that the ...public will back them if they take the decisions needed to save humanity. To do that we need to be active citizens who engage with elected leaders. https://youtu.be/fRFY4ss2W2A
04.01.2022 Thought some of you might enjoy this interview with the author and historian Jeremy Lent. His book the Patterning Instinct, discusses why we believe what we believe. Has good lessons for activists around finding common ground with people who don't believe what you do. https://vimeo.com/425364016
02.01.2022 Here's an action you can take so that this once-in-a-generation opportunity to spend COVID-19 recovery money wisely, is not missed. Thanks to Australian Parents for Climate Action Group, which I encourage everyone to join. They've made it very easy and effective: Link below provides a letter template that you can copy and paste into your own email. Don't forget to ask for a reply (so that it goes through the process of having to be responded too - more impact) and feel free ...to insert a photo of you and your kids, to emphasise the reality that unabated climate breakdown will make life intolerable for kids living today (not faraway future generations, although we should be protecting them too.) Link below also provides contact links to find your MP and a list of senators. Use your postcode to search and write to them all. Please also send your letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor, and the COVID-19 Commission. All links provided below. 2020 is action year! The COVID-19 recovery spending is something that needs action now. THANK YOU!!! Australian Parents for Climate Action Group https://www.ap4ca.org/the_covid_recovery
01.01.2022 Let's petition OCC to do this!
01.01.2022 Exciting! How to create a million plus jobs AND take responsibility for our international commitments on climate. Much better than the "gas-led recovery" scenario from a jobs point of view. Free event with guests Mike Cannon Brookes and columnist from The Australian John Durie. Register your place and let's plan to have a post-webinar discussion here after it finishes at midday on 29 June. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-million-jobs-plan-publi
