STOP HRL Rally
February 1st is a huge day for Victorians concerned about climate change.
In 2007 the Howard Government awarded HRL a grant of $100 million to build a new coal fired power station in Victoria. But 5 years later HRL has failed to meet any conditions of this grant and it is now under review. Recent media reports indicate it may be revoked, making it unlikely that HRL would ever be built. READ MORE
Climate Change and Public Health-Risks, Preparedness and Transformations
The Security and Sustainability Forum, in partnershisip with the American Public Health Association, is hosting a complimentary monthly webinar series on effective measures to adapt to a changing climate. Session 4 explores Health Co-Benefits of Combating Climate Disruptions.. READ MORE
South Melbourne CommonsAfter two years of hard work South Melbourne Commons opened on 10 December 2011. The South Melbourne Commons (The Commons) is a family friendly community hub. The Commons helps to bring back the sense of living in our local South Melbourne neighbourhood - It's a public place where you bump into your friends and neighbours - It's a place you can visit to buy your fresh organic fruit, vegetables and groceries whilst your kids are engrossed in a gardening workshop. Enjoy a meal and coffee in the cafe or just sit in our beautiful cafe garden and read the newspaper - everyone is welcome at the Commons. |
Shaun Murray - Anti-Coal Activist
It is the coal barons, not activists, who threaten society Anti-coal activists pose a political threat. That's why we're being spied on. I'd like to know how the government can justify employing a private company to spy on me. As an anti-coal activist, and member of one of three main community groups in Australia campaigning against the coal industry, I was alarmed by revelations in The Saturday Age that the Australian Federal Police has singled us out as a potential threat and is employing a private company to spy on us. READ MORE |
GREEN SCREEN: Climate Fix Flicks Film Competition
George Monbiot - No Bail-Out for the Planet
They bailed out the banks in days. But even deciding to bail out the planet is taking decades. Why is it so easy to save the banks, but so hard to save the biosphere? |
Should we have refunds on empty bottles and cans?
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ENERGY - Coal power station to close?
Operators of Port Augusta's Playford power station have lodged a bid with Canberra to shut the plant. READ MORE
Saturday 10 December 2011 - COP17 Durban - Anjali Appadurai, a student at the College of the Atlantic in Maine, addressed the conference on behalf of youth delegates.
"It always seems impossible until it's done. So, distinguished delegates and governments around the world, governments of the developed world: Deep cuts now. Get it done," Appadurai says.' Democracy Now
For more from youth activists: Durban: Gen Y women doing it for the planet
BROWN COAL IN COURT
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On Monday 24 October 2011 a landmark, once in a generation legal challenge, commenced in Victoria.
Read the current status, HERE, on Environment Victoria's Website.
Read what the big banks think about the project in this Financial Review article.
Sign the petition to stop $150 million of our taxes being used to support this dirty power station.
On Thursday 17 November 2011 the hearing was adjourned until 6 February 2012. At this stage the case is expected to finish by 14 February 2012. Hopefully Valentine's Day 2012 will be a celebration of LOVE for ALL Victorians, marking the day a formal decision was made to have NO NEW COAL polluting our air!
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