Hunter Community Environment Centre in Hamilton East | Community organisation

Hunter Community Environment Centre

Locality: Hamilton East

Phone: +61 2 4962 5316

Address: 167 Parry St 2303 Hamilton East, NSW, Australia

Website: http://hcec.org.au

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25.01.2022 TODAY Pizza & phone-banking to spread the word about the Hunter Jobs Alliance, 4-8pm Pachamama House

25.01.2022 Check out this video from Nature NSW on #coalash and the AGL Bayswater ash pipeline spill that went undected by AGL Energy for 8 hours, spewing over 1000 cubic meters of ash into a creek bed!

24.01.2022 It's time to #CleanUpCoalAsh and protect our waterways. The full Out of the Ashes II report will be released Monday 19 watch the ABC new story below>>> Matt Kean MP NSW Environment Protection Authority Gladys Berejiklian... https://youtu.be/d9T4SrQmnGc

23.01.2022 Get involved in the youth climate movement!! This Saturday, 2pm at the HCEC HQ, 167 Parry Street, Hamilton East, the Newcastle Climate Strike team will be there to plan for #climateaction

21.01.2022 In this great ABC Rural interview Paul Winn of HCEC, Jocelyn McGarity of Environmental Justice Australia and Daniel Mookhey MLC Chair of the NSW coal-ash remediation inquiry contribute to the unfolding debate on coal-ash waste impacts, policy and recycling in light of the Bayswater pipeline ash spill. The inquiry will hand down its findings in March next year Join the Coal Ash Public Meeting in February to make sure regional voices are heard when it comes to cleaning-up #coa...lash https://youtu.be/10NdDDDmI3A

20.01.2022 Great work from the Save Eraring Wetlands group, defending wetlands and the pristine character of Lake Eraring, especially when there is an alternative site that will spare vegetation being cleared and long-term residents being disturbed!

20.01.2022 What native critter did you see last? Take part in the Community Wildlife Survey to track bushfire impacts on native populations>>> https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au//koala-and-other-wildli

19.01.2022 Dr. Kathleen Wild, a local GP backing a key recommendation by the Upper House Inquiry that potential health impacts of coal-ash on local residents be investigated. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au//hunter-gp-raises-coal/

18.01.2022 Have you ever spotted a turtle in Lake Macquarie? We want to hear your best turtle sighting story below...

18.01.2022 We warmly welcome this commitment from the NSW Environment Protection Authority to investigate #coalash impacts in Lake Macquarie and will be eagerly awaiting the results of their surface and groundwater studies. If you want our take on water pollution from leaching coal-ash waste dumps not only in Lake Macquarie but the Hunter Valley and Lithgow, check out the Out of the Ashes II report >>> https://www.hcec.org.au/out-of-the-ashes-

18.01.2022 After an attempted filibuster by Latham and a marathon debate in the NSW Parliament, the NSW energy bill has passed 9,000 jobs and $32b of investment in clean, renewable power for NSW coming right up! https://www.theage.com.au//landmark-nsw-energy-bill-passes

17.01.2022 Today Matt Kean MP announced the Energy Infrastructure Plan which will halve our emissions between now and 2040, bring jobs & investment to regional areas in NSW and deliver #climateaction

17.01.2022 Outrageous that this pristine lagoon and wetland aren't protected! Tune into NBN News tonight for more

17.01.2022 Our last batch of field samples for 2020 were sent for analysis by HCEC's wonderful campaign assistant Naomi this afternoon!!! Stay tuned in 2021 for the results of our investigation into the bio-accumulation impacts of metals from coal-fired powers stations & #coalash dumps on our native bird populations, including black swans, white-faced herons and more

15.01.2022 We just heard about the wonderful work being carried out in Newcastle and the Hunter by Climate Action Newcastle Beyond Zero Emissions Newcastle Climate Change Response and Bushfire Survivors at Pachamama House Community Hub Now steeling ourselves for Beyond the Burning, a documentary on the devastation to homes and habitat of the 2020 bushfires.

15.01.2022 This wonderful bunch spent the evening placing calls to HCEC and Hunter Renewal supporters about the Hunter Jobs Alliance! Watch this space while we bury the jobs vs. environment hatchet and sign up here for updates: https://www.hunterjobsalliance.org.au/

14.01.2022 Heartening news of pygmy possum discovery on Kangaroo Island, feared lost forever to fire. https://www.abc.net.au//little-pygmy-possum-foun/12954912

12.01.2022 Check out Bruce Derkenne of CCA and Ben Ewald, Newcastle GP being awesome environmental advocates, giving voice to ccommunity concerns about pollution from coal-fired power stations affecting local communities in Lake Macquarie and the Hunter

11.01.2022 Prepping promo placards for the Coal Ash Public Meeting!!! Learn more and RSVP now to join this key moment in the campaign to #CleanUpCoalAsh >>> https://www.hcec.org.au/events/coal-ash-public-meeting

08.01.2022 A simple levy on coal-ash dumping would transform our 216 million tonne ash pollution problem into regional jobs, high quality, recycled building products & support impacted ecosysems to recover "As these power stations get older and the maintenance costs escalate we're going to see more and more of these pollution events and we think the government needs to take responsibility." - Paul Winn, Senior Researcher with HCEC

06.01.2022 Fitting legacy for Donald Trump (who has also been rolling back successful coal-ash pollution regulation in the US)

03.01.2022 We know that a healthy planet means a healthy population. Register now to hear from two local GPs on the health impacts of air pollution at this online forum hosted by Healthcare for Clean Air & Healthy Futures

03.01.2022 Shout-out to Climate Action Newcastle for a very generous donation in recognition of our work to #CleanUpCoalAsh and protect our aquatic ecosystems from pollution. We warmly & fuzzily welcome the solidarity and give a HUGE thanks to everyone at CAN, Shaun Pollington Su Morley @John L Hayes

02.01.2022 Big congratulations to the Coal-Ash Community Alliance on receiving this recognition of your wonderful work from Environmental Justice Australia It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside you on the campaign to #CleanUpCoalAsh https://coastcommunitynews.com.au//national-award-for-env/