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Greenpeace Local Action Group

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25.01.2022 Before we all went into Stage 4 lockdown Nadine from our volunteer group had joined forces during a walk with Anna from Abbotsford Riverbankers who are rehabilitating and revegetating the area along the river. Shes learnt so much from Anna through: - Observing the existing landscape and the new planted edible and non-edible indigenous plant species.... - Listening to the new attracted birds in the area as the Bellbird and other insects. - Doing through gently removing weeds in accordance with the Bradley method that provides the least ground disturbance and helps Nature heal itself. She even picked angled onions (a noxious but edible weed) that she cooked with. - Sharing her knowledge about the evolution of the existing area, the indigenous planting and the challenges. - Appreciating how we can work with Nature and not against it. As global warming is showing us, we cannot try to bend Nature to our will without consequences. #breakfreestonnington #weareinthistogether

24.01.2022 SIGN THE OPEN LETTER! Link below Repost from @fridaysforfuture.aus ................ As the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides in Australia, a multibillion-dollar economic recovery plan will be put into place by our federal government that is increasingly looking towards fossil fuel projects to stimulate the economy. Experts have told us that green industries, and transitioning to a renewable energy grid will create tens of thousands of clean jobs for our fellow Australians, yet our government wants to fund destructive fossil fuel projects. The Green Recovery open letter aims to ensure that the government know that we do not want fossil fuel projects, expansions, bailouts and subsidies as well as rollbacks of environmental regulations that favour fossil fuel projects, to be a part of the federal governments post-coronavirus stimulus package while encouraging transparent investment into creating jobs in renewable energy. Sign our petition to the Australian government for a Green Recovery Covid-19 response. Link greenrecovery.good.do/openletter/sign .............. #breakfreestonnington #greenenergy #CleanAir #cleanenergy

23.01.2022 Lets make the most of this new lockdown shall we? If you want to learn more about the environmental and human impact the fast fashion industry has, please watch this amazing documentary! #breakfreestonnington #learngrowchange

22.01.2022 Keep Australia Beautiful Week (17-23 August) is held each year to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment and encourage action. The unprecedented events of 2020 means a different approach to this year with a new focus on our impact on the environment at home. To learn more about what we can do to help, visit their website: ... https://kab.org.au/ #breakfreestonnington #dothelittlethings #ourworldourproblem

21.01.2022 REPOST Greenpeace Australia Pacific Great news. The organisation that runs our electricity network, AEMO, has just released a report showing the transition to a renewable powered energy system is now inevitable. A few interesting facts. The report:... anticipates a grid powered by up to 94.2% renewables by 2040. shows the fastest transition delivers $40 billion in benefits to the Australian economy including lower fuel costs, downward pressure on power prices, and increased competition. demonstrates that gas wont be able to compete on price with battery storage Our role is now to make this transition faster and fairer. Bring it on! -- Read more here: https://www.smh.com.au//new-grid-report-forecasts-rapid-tr

21.01.2022 Our koalas are at risk - yet again!

20.01.2022 Are you looking for a local network of like-minded change-makers, to work on some projects to take on climate and environmental action? Come join the Environmental Champions Program, presented by Stonnington City Council. The program provides weekly workshops to develop confidence and learn more about the local environment, leadership, project delivery and much more. Its also a great way to make some new friends and connections. The Program starts on the 2nd of September -... read more in the link below and register your interest as there are limited spaces. #ActLocal #PeoplePower #Stonnington #EnvironmentalChampions

20.01.2022 Repost from @uselessplastic on Instagram ------------------------------------ Plastic has been around since the 1920s. It was popularized in the 1960s. It hasnt even been 100 years since polyethylene was first created. Yet, the problems are prominent and drastic. Its everywhere. Every piece of plastic ever made still exists somewhere on earth. Turn your plastic daily goods into sustainable alternatives. Be a part of the change!! ... Repost from @netzerocompany. Photo by Trash Hero Campaign #breakfreestonnington #ourworldourproblem #wecandobetter

18.01.2022 Join us for an evening of brainstorming and action! TICC and POWA are hosting this online, double feature film screening, followed by some inspiring speakers and a brainstorming session for how to get involved! Mark it in your diaries

17.01.2022 Make sure you register for Stonningtons Online Climate Forum tomorrow - Tues 16 June Over the last couple of months Stonnington has been collecting ideas and input to help shape their Climate Emergency Action Plan - the result of Februarys incredible Climate Emergency Declaration. Theyre now hosting an online forum at 6pm on Tuesday 16 June to talk about their process in developing the plan and are seeking input and feedback on what they should focus on. If you cant make it on Tuesday, theres still time to add your feedback on Stonningtons website: https://www.connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/climate-emergency

17.01.2022 Depending on where we live, the effects of a changing climate are felt very differently In Stonnington, were in the middle of whats known as an urban heat island average temperatures are up to four degrees warmer than the rest of Victoria. This puts us uniquely at risk if temperatures increase. Stonnington will feel the effects of a changing climate more quickly than almost anywhere else in the state. Find out more on our website - https://breakfreestonnington.com/effec...ts-on-stonnington/ #breakfreestonnington #cleanenergy #greenercity #OurWorldOurProblem

16.01.2022 Come join us today while we rally together with customers and staff to get Bunnings to REenergise! #GoRenewable

14.01.2022 On Tuesday 1 September our Stonnington Youth Expressions Committee is running a screening of the incredible documentary 2040, and hosting a panel discussion following the film. We have free tickets available which you are welcome to purchase using the code STONN2040. We hope you can join this great community discussion led by some passionate young people. Book your free ticket here: https://www.facebook.com/events/4202800243125109/... #breakfreestonnington #ourworldourproblem #stonningtonyouthexpressionscommittee

13.01.2022 Excellent advice in these trying times! #StayStrong #StayTogether

13.01.2022 If energy giant AGL gets their way, Westernport Bay will change from a wetland sanctuary to one of Australias biggest gas import terminals, located at Crib Point. This area covers a huge part of our Victorian coastline, including Phillip Island and as well as being a huge tourist destination, is home to Australian fur seals, Humpback and Southern Right Whales, dolphins and a wide range of migratory birds. Submissions opposing this close next Wednesday 26th August.... To make it really easy, Environment Victoria has created a submission template (https://environmentvictoria.org.au/build-submission-2/ ) that takes 2 minutes to fill out. Just answer 8 quick questions, and a draft letter will be automatically generated for you to review and hit SEND. Please share this with friends and family to help protect our environment from this dirty and unnecessary fossil fuel polluting gas project. You can read more from Environment Victoria (https://environmentvictoria.org.au//stop-agls-dirty-gas-p/)

12.01.2022 Get ready for National Science Week from August 15 to 23, with hundreds of events and activities around the country with National Science Week! https://www.scienceinpublic.com.au/category/science-week Find out how you can get involved in mapping the biodiversity of Australia, learning about indigenous astronomy, take a virtual tour of our beautiful marines ecosystems and hear how koalas (and drop-bears) are recovering from the bushfires! #wereinthistogether #breakfreestonnington #nationalscienceweek

12.01.2022 We need to work together to make sure we dont see another season like this #ActLocal #ClimateEmergency #ReduceEmissions

11.01.2022 Can you guess? #canyouguess #ourworldourproblem #reducereuserecycle #breakfreestonnington

11.01.2022 HESTA has announced a new award category for Impact, aligned to 7 of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals aspiring to make measurable progress to end hunger, inequality and climate change by 2030. Nominations now open! https://www.hesta.com.au/awards/impact-awards.html

10.01.2022 A great step forward! #KeepItInTheGround

09.01.2022 A very important documentary! How the fossil fuel industry, the Murdoch press, and the Federal Government hijacked the Black Summer bushfires to prevent action on climate change. Read the report and watch the video here: act.gp/burntcountry

09.01.2022 With physical distancing in place, maintaining social connection is really important. Thats why were making calls to over 70s in Stonnington during this uncertain time not only to support those in need but also to model the kind of world we want to see; both now and into the future. Join this action on our website https://breakfreestonnington.com/ #inthistogether #community #breakfreestonnington #solidarity

08.01.2022 Help produce a landmark documentary!

06.01.2022 Ask Bunnings to commit to 100% renewables! #PeoplePower

05.01.2022 During your walk on the beach, on your way to the office/school, on the parking lot etc... If each one of us could pick up ONE piece of litter per day, how much better cleaner would our beautiful City of Stonnington be? We are 103,832 residents in Stonnington, lets make a difference and shape our City. #litterpickup #gogreen #greenercity #breakfreestonnington #dothelittlethings #OurWorldOurProblem

05.01.2022 Source: Greenpeace Australia Pacific ......... Burning fossil fuels is the biggest source of air pollution globally ... Australias oldest and dirtiest power station after Liddell, Vales Point, has recorded an alarming three-fold increase in toxic air pollution. Worse still, the company has admitted that it failed to maintain a pollution filter at the power station. Vales Points pollution license requires it to keep its equipment maintained. We must ensure the NSW Environmental Protection Agency acts on the advice of leading health experts to put the health of our communities first by forcing them to adopt best practice pollution controls now. Link in bio Everyone has a right to #CleanAirNow #AirPollution #EndCoal #ClimateCrisis #Renewables ....... #breakfreestonnington

05.01.2022 Have you check in with your fashion consumption lately? Lets make it a fashion revolution! Protecting the planet & the human beings behind fast fashion. #litterpickup #gogreen #greenercity #breakfreestonnington #dothelittlethings #OurWorldOurProblem

04.01.2022 Climate Emergency was declared...what next? At the Climate Emergency Forum we will hear from experts and nudge our local government in the right direction ;) #ClimateEmergency #Stonnington

04.01.2022 Huge news! A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline to shut down and remove all oil within 30 days. A win for the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes! Lots of hard work was put in from our friends at Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International - well done! #PeoplePower #StandingRock

04.01.2022 The Bushfire Inquiry is just around the corner! They want to hear from you. Up until this Friday 17th of April, the Inquiry will be accepting submissions from folks all over the state. The submissions can be a short story of your experience, a plea for better, or even a bullet point list of what you want your government to do.

04.01.2022 People. Planet. Future. What do you want our future to look like? #PeoplePower

03.01.2022 We need to say no to oil and gas if we want to save the reef!

02.01.2022 Pay your bills online. Not only is it greener, its a sanity saver! #payyourbillsonline #gogreener #greenpeace #greenpeaceAustralia #ClimateCrisis #dothelittlethings #OurWorldOurProblem #breakfreestonnington

01.01.2022 Watch tonight from 8.30pm on ABC Australia! #fightforplanetA #breakfreestonnington #OurWorldOurProblem