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25.01.2022 NSW's Matt Kean is upstaging the Feds, joining Victoria's big plans. NSW is powering ahead with 12 GW of clean energy and 2GW of storage. It’s massive, says Tristan Edis, a director with the analysis firm Green Energy Markets. It will produce almost as much electricity as is consumed across South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. https://www.theguardian.com//nsws-clean-energy-plan-means-
23.01.2022 WIN IN THE COURTS FOR FORESTS! NOW SUPPORT BOB BROWN TO DO THE SAME IN TASSY The Federal Court just delivered final orders for our historic win for Friends of Leadbeater's Possum that protects the forests subject to the case from logging! Although the court reached its conclusion in this case in May, until today it had not yet decided how the judgement would apply practically. ... Justice Mortimers orders today grant final injunctions to protect the 66 areas of forest home to the threatened Greater Glider and critically endangered Leadbeaters Possum subject to the case. The judge also made formal declarations of unlawful logging by VicForests in those 66 areas and ordered VicForests pay Friends of Leadbeaters Possums costs of running the case. This is huge and sets a national precedent! This case will have national implications for species threatened by logging under Regional Forest Agreements across the country which will now face much greater scrutiny. Just yesterday, the Bob Brown Foundation launched a similar Federal Court case, challenging logging under Regional Forest Agreements in Tasmanias forests. We echo the sentiments of our client, Friends of Leadbeaters Possum below: We are immensely grateful to the public for the donations that have enabled us to pay the costs of mounting a case on this scale and to all those who have worked on the case and supported us in so many ways on this long and challenging journey. And to the surveying team from WOTCH and the expert witnesses who provided an unassailable body of detailed evidence. This is the first time the Federal Court has granted a final injunction to prevent logging of threatened wildlife habitat and the first time Victorias logging industry the largest in Australia has been held to account under federal environment law for its devastating impacts on endangered wildlife. The outcome of this case demonstrates that properly enforcing our environment laws is critical to stem the loss of wildlife in this country. We are so thrilled that the Greater Glider and Leadbeaters Possum in these areas of forest can rest easy for now protecting these areas of habitat is vital to their recovery. We hope this is a message to all industry and governments across the country that if they flout the law at the expense of our threatened wildlife, the community will hold them to account in court. Will you give today to our forest fighting fund so we can continue the vital work we do providing legal support and representation to incredible community groups like Friends of Leadbeaters Possum? https://www.envirojustice.org.au/donate/ For the forests we love,
23.01.2022 We're looking forward to this opportunity to get to know our local State MPs. Note the later than usual start time of 8:15. This is because we will be celebrating the contribution of our founder and retiring convenor of 14 years, Carolyn Ingvarson at 7:45. Do join us at 7:45 to thank Carolyn and meet our new committee. Use this link to RSVP https://lighterfootprints.org/event/reflections-state-mps/
23.01.2022 Federal Senator-Elect Lidia Thorpe: Climate - Listening to an Indigenous Pespective
22.01.2022 National Day of Action for #ProtectOurFutureNotGas. Lynn Frankes introduced Boroondara Council Candidate Rob Baillieu and Mick Nolan from Lighter Footprints Energy Group. Gas is a dirty fuel - and it is clear that we should not be throwing billions of public money into climate and environment destruction. Instead we should look to a bright renewables future and superior, cheaper electric alternatives to gas. Gas Facts: https://lighterfootprints.org/gas-facts/ Gas Speedo: https://lighterfootprints.org/gas-speedo/
21.01.2022 Germany's emissions are down 50% from the energy mix since 1990, slated to move to zero by 2038. Part of this is an auction scheme where plants bid to close, taking into account future earnings and strategic position in the grid. Moorburg is young and efficient, but emitted 4.7 million tons of CO2 last year. "This was a difficult decision... But if you are losing money with it, you have to do something. https://www.cleanenergywire.org//vattenfall-wants-shut-dow
21.01.2022 Call on the PM to put solar on school rooftops. https://www.ap4ca.org/solarourschools
21.01.2022 AEMO sees no role for gas expansion, despite Angus Taylor's desire for a "gas-led recovery". The nation's 2020 Integrated System Plan reduces gas to peaking only, given renewables offer reliable, cheaper bulk generation, and batteries are likely to take over peaking as we move towards 2030. https://reneweconomy.com.au/aemo-says-batteries-will-be-ch/
20.01.2022 Tonight at 7:45pm! Meet your local state MPs for a discussion on climate, environment, the year that's been and what comes next. Register now (https://lighterfootprints.org/event/reflections-state-mps/) and then join us tonight at 7:45pm.
18.01.2022 The Bob Brown Foundation https://www.facebook.com/Bob.Brown.Foundation/ today launched the beautiful Tarkine app. By purchasing the app you will support the Foundation and its fight for the Tarkine and other Tasmanian forests. https://www.bobbrown.org.au/takayna_2020 https://discoverthetarkine.com.au/... Hopefully you will also get there to explore the rainforest, walks, rivers and waterfalls. See more
18.01.2022 Our focus is shifting to local government because Council elections are scheduled for October. Learn about exciting and innovative climate action Councils can take and hear from Councillors who are implementing positive change. RSVP https://lighterfootprints.org/event/councils-step-up/
16.01.2022 Thanks to Simon Holmes à Court for exposing dodgy coal deals in Qld. A must read. You couldn't make it up. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1298167511456702464.html
16.01.2022 City of Boroondara is asking for input into their Climate Action Plan. Councillors voted down a Climate Emergency Declaration in May, but said they would be guided by community sentiment as expressed in the Climate Action Plan consultation process. Now is our time to tell them we want a Climate Emergency Declaration! Make sure your voice is heard here: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/cap
16.01.2022 Wanting to connect with your local government candidates? Our Boroondara Candidate Forum will give you a chance to meet candidates in your Ward, and an opportunity to quiz them on matters dear to your heart. What about public transport, parks, support for rooftop solar? Attitude to inappropriate development? Fiscal responsibility? A smart, clean energy system with local jobs? After our guest speaker we will move into separate Ward breakout rooms. RSVP here: https://lighterfootprints.org//boroondara-candidates-forum/
15.01.2022 Give Boroondara Council your support to take strong climate action. Complete Climate Survey by 14 September. Click the link for some great ideas to include in your survey. https://lighterfootprints.org/what-are-boroondaras-neighbo/
15.01.2022 Reflections and Hopes with our State MPs - with Will Fowles - Burwood, Paul Hamer - Box Hill and John Kennedy - Hawthorn.
15.01.2022 Councils stepping up on climate action - success stories from Yarra, Whitehorse and Ironbark Sustainability
15.01.2022 Whitehaven are at it again. Footballer David Pocock remembers his time locked onto the super digger: "the constable looked at me sternly and said: You dont want to continue down this road. The ramifications are simply not worth it. I understood his warning but at the time couldnt help but think that his words were a perfect summary of the situation facing us all." Read on... https://www.theguardian.com//we-live-in-a-time-of-climate-
15.01.2022 There are still two weeks to write a submission opposing the ridiculous floating monster gas tank and 57km pipeline in Westernport Bay, a Ramsar designated area. Lighter Footprints submissions are going in. Ask if you need help to write one. Environment Vic has other actions here... https://environmentvictoria.org.au//make-a-complaint-to-a/ Also recommend this FB group. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3820724084610229&id=164961086853232&sfnsn=mo
12.01.2022 Torres Strait Islander people need our support. https://act.350.org//protect_torres_strait_islanders_on_th
12.01.2022 AGL, our biggest climate polluter, wants approval for a massive gas import terminal in Westernport Bay. We have until 26 Aug to put in a submission. EV has an online tool to do it in minutes. https://t.co/5SDHBz7eic
12.01.2022 Worth supporting. Please share. https://events.humanitix.com/tall-trees-festival
11.01.2022 A sun tax! What a bad idea. Support Solar Citizens here: https://www.solarcitizens.org.au/sun_tax_webinar_recording
11.01.2022 Looks interesting! https://facebook.com/events/s/the-future-of-public-transport/302727257523218/?ti=cl
10.01.2022 Serious discussion on the benefits of big batteries - how the new grid forming inverters (compared to the standard grid following inverters) can offer virtual inertia, stabilising the grid, as well as offering fast frequency response. Yes it is technical - but hey, we have to move past the old coal clunkers, and this discussion by David Leitch shines a light on the role of big batteries in providing grid forming services. https://reneweconomy.com.au/virtual-inertia-in-practice-ho/
10.01.2022 Local government is a powerful place to accelerate climate action! Hear some success stories tomorrow night from Cr Amanda Stone from Yarra, Crs Tina Liu and Prue Cutts from Whitehorse, and Ironbark Sustainability's action expert Hannah Snape. RSVP here: https://lighterfootprints.org/event/councils-step-up/
10.01.2022 VicForests has appealed. So it's on again. Let's donate to fund the new case and save these proposed logging coupes in the Central Highlands forever. Ramifications for forests elsewhere. https://chuffed.org/project/protect-our-possums/ via @Chuffed
09.01.2022 The Victorian State Government has announced the imposition of an electric vehicle road tax, adding extra cost barriers to potential electric vehicle ownership. Behyad Jafari, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, is critical of the tax and the logic being used to justify it, saying: This new tax is built on a myth. Fuel excise income is not quarantined for roads and will drop in the long run. But as we shift away from petrol and diesel, diseases linked to air pollution and ...other costs associated with climate change will also decrease, https://thedriven.io//shameful-victoria-follows-south-aus/ To learn more about taxes on electric vehicles, hear from economist Richard Denniss and chair of the Electric Vehicle Council Tim Washington, plus other industry experts in a recording from the Australia Institute on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/cf9YpSu1858 or as a podcast on spotify here https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YXZv8mUIwVuFA0imi9eCy
09.01.2022 This live streamed event with Matt Kean MP looks like a great opportunity to engage the young person in your life with the issue of climate change. "Celebrities, scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, economists, school climate strikers and political leaders will gather for Australia’s most inclusive climate conversation ever. New Energy is a live forum that will take place at the Seymour Centre and will be live-streamed across the nation for Australians to tune in and break the ice on climate change. The event aims to cut through the confusion that often surrounds climate issues and empower young people to take simple and powerful actions already available." https://new-energy.co/
07.01.2022 Baseline emissions studies are an important first step for fast local emissions reduction - Ironbark have developed a free, open access planning tool in conjunction with BZE to facilitate greater community involvement. Ironbark's Climate Program Leader, Hannah Snape will be speaking tonight at Lighter Footprints monthly meeting. Register for Zoom here: https://lighterfootprints.org/event/councils-step-up/ More info https://www.ironbarksustainability.com.au/services/climate
07.01.2022 We need to move away from polluting fossil gas in our homes. Energy engineer Tim Forcey in The Conversation: the money that householders can save when economically fuel-switching from gas to electricity can amount to hundreds and even over a thousand dollars per year". Heat pumps are 600% efficient, moving heat from hot areas to cool areas. https://theconversation.com/the-cheapest-way-to-heat-your-h
06.01.2022 We must stop this. Don't frack the Kimberley. https://www.facebook.com/724120277661637/posts/4299762306764065/
05.01.2022 Congratulations! Carolyn Ingvarson is joint recipient of the 2020 ACF Peter Rawlinson Conservation Award. We are delighted that our founder and retiring Convenor of over 14 years has been honoured with an award that celebrates individuals and groups who have made an outstanding voluntary contribution to protecting the environment in Australia. Our congratulations to Steve Meacher from Friends of Leadbeater's Possum with whom Carolyn shared this year's award. More here: https://www.acf.org.au/rawlinson_award
03.01.2022 Law student and former school striker Varsha Yajman, family in Bangalaru: "I worry about the impact of water crises and extreme heat on my family. As India battles the coronavirus pandemic, it is outrageous that public money should be given to a billionaire for a dangerous coal project." Dr John Hewson, ANU calls on the State Bank of India not to fund Adani: Adani's Australian operations are already drowning in debt as financial institutions increasingly shun the toxic project which will have disastrous environmental impacts. Funding Adani's climate disaster would be an extremely risky move" Take action: https://www.stopadani.com/take_action
02.01.2022 Connect with your ward candidates and find out how to vote for a safe climate future. RSVP Today https://lighterfootprints.org//boroondara-candidates-forum/
01.01.2022 The States are doing it - charging ahead on renewables without Federal support. Energy expert Simon Holmes a Court examines NSW's innovative Renewable Energy Zone approach - $119m only of state money levering $11.7bn private investment over a decade to build 11GW clean energy and 1600 permanent jobs. Other Liberal states are even more ambitious. Perhaps fossil donors are responsible for Angus Taylor's "Kodak moment"? https://www.theguardian.com//how-australias-state-energy-m
01.01.2022 Candidates are being added to the VEC website as they nominate for Boroondara Council. Interesting that only 3 current Councillors have nominated so far. For the election tragics check it out https://www.vec.vic.gov.au//boroondara-city-c/nominations
