In the evening on 28 October 2014, Geelong’s Council approved a new Environment Management Strategy. It was a cheerful moment for both the councillors and the local residents who had been following and influencing the process. The paper has been
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Getting off the tiger without being eaten
“Climate change is a powerful tiger to ride. The clever part is how to get off the tiger without being eaten,” wrote Dr Quentin Farmar-Bowers in a letter he sent on 23 October 2014 to the two Australian ministers who are
There is only one train, and that is the green train
If you haven’t jumped on board yet, the 48th Sustainable Hour on 94.7 The Pulse on 22 October 2014 is for you. It is about things we can all do to save money while at the same time taking personal
Your council is prepared to evolve. Are you?
In the 47th Sustainable Hour on 94.7 The Pulse on 15 October 2014, we report from the meeting on 14 October where Geelong Council unanimously voted to advocate for a permanent state ban on fracking. Our guests in the studio
Take the Green Pledge
Are you willing to take a pledge to help tackle climate change and raise awareness? Friends of the Earth have developed a campaign that will do just this, it’s called ‘The Green Pledge’. The Green Pledge involves taking five personal
Carbon diem: Seize the carbon
How can we effectively reduce our fossil fuel emissions to zero? Will we have to wait for federal politicians to cut their ties with the fossil fuel industry and for consensus in the United Nations before we can begin the
America says: “We will do our part!” And Australia?
The 45th Sustainable Hour on 1 October 2014 reports from the UN Climate Summit in New York on 23 September 2014 and from the Gasrush Information Night in Geelong on 18 September 2014. One of three speakers at the Gasrush
Speaking up for climate action and renewable energy
The 44th Sustainable Hour on 24 September 2014 reports from two meetings held in Geelong. An information evening about fracking – and the People’s Climate March. Guest in the studio: Chris Johnson, ‘fractivist’ and member of Geelong Sustainability Listen to
Political support for gasfield free zones
On Sunday 14 September 2014, a minor political miracle was completely ignored by mainstream media. It took place in Moriac, a small countryside town of 800 residents, some 15-20 minutes drive from Geelong, where politicians from all major parties at
“March now or swim later!”
On Sunday Geelong residents will kick off a global day of action to show support for action on climate change. The following day, on Monday 22 September 2014, 126 presidents and prime ministers from around the world – Australia’s not