Report from a community meeting about climate and politics held at the Geelong West Town Hall on 9 May 2024
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Gassed promises and intentional lives
Our guest in The Sustainable Hour no. 503 is Joppe from Sweden who lives in Solbyn, an Intentional Village. We also listen to speeches by Julie Saylor-Briggs and Wayne Jury.
Sue Barrett: “Our Independent’s Day is coming”
Sue Barrett spoke at Geelong West Townhall on 9 May 2024. She has successfully led Voices of Goldstein, March4Justice, Zoe Daniel’s 2022 campaign and Goldstein for Yes campaign using her professional knowledge, skills and experience. → See also: www.communityindependentsproject.org Transcript
System change, revolution and green grandmas
Our guests on The Sustainable Hour number 502 are green grandma and author Linda Mary Wagner and sociologist Terry Leahy.
Exploring Australia’s political revolution on Geelong’s community radio
In this radio interview Mik Aidt discusses the need for independent representation in politics, specifically in relation to climate action
Mental health repercussions of climate inaction
Members of the community are encouraged to send a letter about mental health and climate to their local respresentatives in Parliament
Learning hub for regeneration
The Regen Learning Hub is a free education resource for anyone who wants to learn about nature-based and regenerative solutions to heal our future.
Encouraging people to do the right thing
Guest in The Sustainable Hour no. 501 is David Dudley, founder of Tidy Up Townsville. We also listen to insights from Bill McKibben and Layne Beachley AO.
Be part of something bigger
The Action for Happiness group’s Meaningful May calendar is full of little actions that make life feel bigger. Give it a try!
A critical review of Surf Coast Shire’s Circular Economy Action Plan
Centre for Climate Safety reviews the Surf Coast Shire’s Draft Circular Economy Action Plan in a submission to the Council.