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THE VICTORIAN CLIMATE ACTION CALENDAR 17 May – 18 July 2015 Subscribe to the weekly e-mailed VCAC via Mailchimp or contact [email protected] The VCAC can also be found at http://VCAC.org.au /calendar If you have problems opening a link in the VCAC hold down your Ctrl Key and Click on the link simultaneously **Indicates a new listing or changes to an event that was listed previously. When What Where/ How to get there Who/ Registration Cost/ what to bring One-of, monthly and on-going events Sun 24 May 1pm - 2pm WALKING TOUR OF TRANSURBAN'S PROPOSED NEW TOLL ROAD Transurban's proposed 5.5 billion tollroad and tunnel is short on detail and big on risk. Whilst we need an urgent solution to the traffic and trucks that overwhelm our streets, we deserve more from our government than a rushed second-rate deal designed to line the pockets of Transurban's shareholders by increasing car dependency. Having bypassed normal planning procedures, Transurban could be granted approval to start construction on this tollway before the end of the year. Before the government or Transurban sign away the West we need to better understand what’s really at stake. YARRAVILLE Corner Somerville Rd & Whitehall St near the food trucks All welcome 1
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THE VICTORIAN CLIMATE ACTION CALENDAR 17 May – 18 July 2015
Subscribe to the weekly e-mailed VCAC via Mailchimp or contact [email protected] The VCAC can also be found at http://VCAC.org.au /calendar If you have problems opening a link in the VCAC hold down your Ctrl Key and Click on the link simultaneously**Indicates a new listing or changes to an event that was listed previously.
When What Where/How to get there
Who/Registration
Cost/ what to bring
One-of, monthly and on-going events
Sun24 May 1pm - 2pm
WALKING TOUR OF TRANSURBAN'S PROPOSED NEW TOLL ROAD
Transurban's proposed 5.5 billion tollroad and tunnel is short on detail and big on risk.
Whilst we need an urgent solution to the traffic and trucks that overwhelm our streets, we deserve more from our government than a rushed second-rate deal designed to line the pockets of Transurban's shareholders by increasing car dependency.
Having bypassed normal planning procedures, Transurban could be granted approval to start construction on this tollway before the end of the year.Before the government or Transurban sign away the West we need to better understand what’s really at stake.
JOIN US on a one hour walking tour of the proposed tunnel entry to see for yourself what is going on.
Contact: Berish Bilander [email protected] 0402 469 053
YARRAVILLE
Corner Somerville Rd & Whitehall St near the food trucks
All welcome
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Now to Sun 31 May (All day)
Last week of the FOR THE LOVE OF THE REEF Fundraiser
We're challenging you to go without something else that you love - coffee, chocolate, or beer - for two weeks in May to raise funds to protect the Reef and our climate
As Australians, we all love the Great Barrier Reef, but right now our Reef and climate are under threat from coal port expansion just 50km from the Whitsunday Islands.
That’s why we're challenging you to go without something else that you love - coffee, chocolate, or beer - for two weeks in May to raise funds to protect the Reef and our climate.
Climate change is the biggest threat to food security. And we know that the coal in the Galilee Basin has to stay in the ground to avoid dangerous global warming. If we want to keep enjoying things like coffee, chocolate and beer into the future, we have to do everything we can to secure a safe climate.
What will you go without for the love of the Reef? Sign up below, it only takes 2 minutes!
1. SIGNUPFor the love of the Reef, sign up to go without something you love - either coffee, chocolate, or beer - from May 18-31 to raise funds to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Create your own personal profile by clicking on the tab below. You can even get your friends to join you by creating a team!
2. RAISE FUNDSFundraising is always easier than it seems, so don’t be afraid to set an ambitious target! Ask your friends, your family, your classmates and colleagues, ask the organisations you’re involved with and the neighbours on your street. Watch as your total shoots up and get great prizes for passing fundraising
ALL ACROSS AUSTRALIA
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targets.
3. DO IT!From May 18-31, go without something you love: coffee, chocolate, beer. Want more? Take on our 4 Degree challenge. For the Love of the Reef, join us today!
Facebook event Register / buy tickets for this event fortheloveof.org.au
**Now to Sun31 May 5pm
LAST WEEK OF LETTERBOXING FOR THE GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Can you spare 1 hour to letterbox materials in your area in this last week?
The Great Forest National Park is a proposed national park located 90 minutes north-east from Melbourne and aims to protect endangered forests and wildlife, create sustainable jobs and provide a playground of outdoor activities for all to enjoy.
In addition, on the 22nd April, Commonwealth Environment Minister Greg Hunt announced that the Leadbeater’s Possum is now listed as ‘critically endangered’ on the Australian Government’s list of threatened species.
There is no better time to act than now! Please take action to make this Park a reality, and to save the Ledbeater’s possum from extinction.
www.greatforestnationalpark.com.au
BRUNSWICK / RICHMOND / ELTHAM / OTHER SUBURBS IN VICTORIA
Please put register below and we will get in touch with you. Register / buy tickets for this event Alternatively, you can contact Ben at the Wilderness Society for more info: [email protected] /0416 305 004
**Sun24 May
NOT FOR PROFIT SKILLS DAY – SUPERCHARGE YOUR FUNDRAISING
Preceding the Communities in Control Conference on 25-26 May
Most not-for-profit organisations are perpetually strapped for cash, and The federal budget contained no windfalls for the sector. There's never been
MELBOURNE Those who are seeking funds for their organisation or project
https://
$260 per person
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a better time to start thinking more strategically about fundraising.
Imagine how much extra impact your organisation could have if only you could fund everything you'd like to.
This is your chance to book for our upcoming skills day, Show Me the Money: Strategies to Supercharge Your Fundraising.
This event will be hosted by Our Community in conjunction with Australia's leading crowdfunding platform Pozible; the not-for-profit communications experts from Hootville; and leading philanthropic mind Wendy Brooks and her associates.
Its focused on providing new income streams for your organisation, through sessions about: Fundraising Fundamentals: How to unlock the seven sources of funds Communications Clinic: The best 60 minutes of communications advice
you'll ever receive Getting More Money from Business: Taking a more strategic, long-term
view to set you up for longevity and success Crowdfunding for Beginners: Find out if your group has what it takes to
tap into this rapidly growing field Getting Money from Gifts in Wills: How to develop a great bequests
program Act now, book your place for the Skills Day and take control of your fundraising program.
www.ourcommunity.com.au/cic2015#skills
Sun24 May 2–4 pm
Musical entertainment
RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE. WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND HOW CAN WE RESPOND?
Come and hear an engaging panel of speakers who will explore the options and invite your questions.
The panel will include:
MELBOURNE
Wesley Church 148 Lonsdale Street
All welcome Free
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from 1.45pm
Ellen Sandell MLA - Member for Melbourne, former CEO Australian Youth Climate Coalition;
Prof Dr David Karoly – Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Melbourne;
Rev Sefarosa Carol – Manager, Church Partnerships Pacific, Uniting World; Susie Richards - Homelessness and Crisis Support team, Wesley Mission
Victoria; Alex Tzelepis – Wesley College Environment and Sustainability Prefect.
The forum will be hosted by Cath James – Social Justice and Environment Officer, Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
**Mon24 May5 - 6 pm
BEYOND ZERO EMISSIONS COMMUNITY RADIO
Powerwall could change the carbon footprint of entire societies
Australia's electricity industry is about to undergo a massive transformation, with the advent of cheap storage batteries for solar energy.
BZE has a look at Powerwall by Elon Musk and The Guardian's Divestment campaign shames Big Oil &Big Coal.
Listen live:MELBOURNE 3CR 855am
Podcasts:www.3cr.org.au/beyondzero
http://bze.org.au/media/radio
Tue 26 May 6pm-7.30pm
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH CLIMATE COALITION INDUCTION NIGHT
AYCC’s Induction night nights are targeted towards people wanting to get involved with AYCC but want to know more about us. In these nights we cover what the AYCC is (values, history, structure etc) and discuss the current campaign and pathways for involvement. They are run every month.
Facebook event can be found here
CARLTON
60 Leicester Street
All welcome
Please register your attendance here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NMZycms0CYl15CJRFhS6vmTChYh7GWf88Dfg0_-w9pY/viewform
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**Wed27 May
11am to 12pm on
RADIO: THE SUSTAINABLE HOUR - Questions about ecology, technology, limits and choices
PodcastThe radio show is uploaded as a podcast afterwards, and there are three ways to find the podcast:• Podcast option I: search ‘The Sustainable Hour’ in iTunes Shop, under podcasts• Podcast option II: go to www.cpod.org.au, find ’94.7 The Pulse’, and go to ‘The Sustainable Hour’• Podcast option III: Listen online on: www.climatesafety.info/thesustainablehour
Download the podcast audio file: http://cpod.org.au/download.php?id=13604Listen online and read more info www.climatesafety.info/thesustainablehour67
Listen via live streaming
In THE GEELONG region you can listen on 94.7 FM
in the rest of the world, you can listen on your computer via live streaming on www.947thepulse.com (click ‘Listen Live’)
**Wed27 May 6.30-8pm
Community information session: EARTHWORKER COOPERATIVE - DEBENTURES INVESTMENT AND BULK-PURCHASING OFFER
Earthworker Cooperative is a community-led initiative working to provide local, sustainable, wealth-creating jobs that will contribute to a healthy planet and a safe climate.
Through supporting Earthworker Cooperative you are helping Australia work its way out of the climate crisis with real green tech solutions for households and real sustainable jobs in the economy. All with a 12% return on funds invested!
Debentures are like bonds that cooperatives and other community enterprises can use to raise capital with the support of their members – offering members a return on their investment.
Debenture holders will be entitled to a very high annual return of 12% over 4 years. If you want to know more write to [email protected]
EAST BRUNSWICK
Van Ray Meeting Room 3, CERES Env. Park, crn. Roberts and Stewart Sts Transport: Tram No. 96 Bus No. 503, 508
All welcome
Register for the information session
Bookings essential click here
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Earthworker is holding an information session for community members keen to support the initiative and to find out more about the debentures. At the session we will also chat about our bulk-purchasing program, giving access to high quality solar hot water systems at a discounted price.
The offer is only open for a limited time, so make your interest known ASAP!
Mark Riley [email protected] 0432 030 211
Wed27 May 7-9pm
THE BENEFITS OF CONNECTING CHILDREN TO THE NATURAL WORLD
Facilitators: Bronwyn Joslyn and Dee Bell from Learning Happens
Share the benefits, successes and challenges experienced when we promote an understanding of the natural world with children in Early Years curriculum.
This training is recommended for Early Years Educators, and is relevant to:Quality Area 3: Physical environment: 3.3: The service takes an active role in caring for its environment and contributes to a sustainable future; and Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
(Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment).
SOUTH MORANG Fountain View Room, City of Whittlesea Council Offices, 25 Ferres Boulevard, Mel 183 A10
This training is recommended for Early Years Educators
Register online Info or reg: Council’s Family Services Education Officer 9404 8865 [email protected]
$25.
Wed 27 May 6pm to 8.30pm
Workshop: GRAFT YOUR OWN FRUIT TREES
Winter is the time to graft apples, cherries and more. Learn how to add one of the many old heritage varieties onto existing trees and understand what rootstocks are available. Scions of the heritage varieties will be available for purchase on the evening.
BOX HILL Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Road
All welcome
RSVP at www.graft-fruit-trees.eventbrite.com.au or ph 9262 6155
**Wed 27 May
First workshop: DIALOGUE ON CAMPAIGNING TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE MELBOURNE All welcome: If you are coming at 6, please bring
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6pm for 6.30-8.30pm discussion
This is the first workshop in a dialogue which aims to provide a forum to discuss what it means to campaign for the urgent restoration of a safe climate, and to develop a discussion paper for the movement outlining a framework and options for climate campaigning. The paper would be designed to provide a basis for future action.
Issues for the dialogue include: given evidence that climate change is already dangerous, what needs to
be added to existing approaches to campaigning? looking at current campaigns, what is climate campaigning at its best? what is missing from current approaches to campaigning? is there a need for new approaches? if so, what goals, strategies and ways of engaging people might be needed? how will we act on these ideas? How will we engage existing climate
groups?
Contact: Don McArthur [email protected] Philip Sutton [email protected]
Kulin room, Sustainable Living Foundation 6/225 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
If you are interested in the workshop or email discussion, please fill out the survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DL6K62F
some food to share
**Wed 27 May and Thu 28 May
(check your time zone)
Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) Webinar SeriesCOMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE: HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP AND THE #2020CHALLENGE
The 2020 Health Care Climate Challenge (HCCC) invites hospitals, health systems, and health organisations from around the globe to pledge their commitment to reduce their carbon footprint and protect public health from climate change.
Join this webinar to learn more about the Challenge and hear from founding participants on why signing the pledge is important to their organisation and the health of their communities and the planet. For more information on the #2020 Challenge click here
GGHH will be hosting two one-hour sessions to accommodate a variety of time zones. Both sessions will be in English, recorded and require registration prior
Webinar All welcome Registration required
Session 1 Wed 27 May: 8 am Pacific Time Zone; 12 pm Argentina Time Zone; 5 pm Central European Time Zone; 5 pm South Africa Time Zone; 11 pm Philippine Time Zone; 11 pm China Time Zone. Reg for
Free
Those who participate in the entire webinar will receive a Certificate of Attendance by email. When you complete the registration form, please provide your name as you would like it to appear on the Certificate of Attendance.
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to the event.
Presenters:Session 1 Josh Karliner, International Team Coordinator and Director of Global
Projects, Health Care Without Harm. Andrew Cunninghame, Chief Engineer, Western Cape Government Health,
South Africa. Flávio Alvares, Sustainability Coordinator, Hospital Sirio Libanes, Brazil. Sonia Roschnik, Head of Unit and International Lead at the Sustainable
Development Unit (SDU) for the NHS, UK.
Session 2 Josh Karliner, International Team Coordinator and Director of Global
Projects, Health Care Without Harm. Debbie Wilson, Sustainability Officer, Counties Manukau District Health
Board, New Zealand Brenna Davis, from Virginia Mason Health System, USA. Dr. Dongchun Shin, director of the Institute for Environmental
Research, Yonsei University Health System, South Korea.NHS – England Sustainable Development Unit, UK
Info: www.greenhospitals.net Contact us at [email protected]
Session ! click here. To check your time zone, click hereSession 2 Wed 27 May: 6 pm Pacific Time Zone; 10 pm Argentina Time Zone Thu 28 May: 9 am Philippine Time Zone; 9 am China Time Zone; 10 am South Korea Time Zone; 11 am Australian Eastern Time Zone. Reg for session 2, click here. To check your time zone, click here
Thu 28 May10am - 3.30pm
WATERWATCH TRAINING
Become a citizen scientist by learning how to test the water quality of your local creek.
EAST BRUNSWICK
CERES Van Raay Centre, Room 3
All welcome Reg: Jane, Merri Creek Management Comm. 9380 8199 [email protected]
Thursday 28 May6-7.30pm
Energy Futures seminarIS IT TIME TO LEAVE THE GRID? THE RISE OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION AND THE CONSEQUENCES FOR CONSUMERS AND THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR
Theatre B117, Masson Rd, Melbourne School of Design,
All welcome No cost
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Leaving the grid is becoming easier and cheaper. Advances in battery technology, falling costs of solar PV, increases in electricity prices and growing concerns regarding the environment are making leaving the grid an attractive proposition to many consumers. But how close are we to the point where it makes economic sense for consumers to disconnect? How will solar panel and battery storage price trends impact this, and how many people are likely to defect from the grid? And what will be the response from the traditional electricity sector to this challenge? This seminar will explore the likelihood of grid defection and the opportunities and challenges that distributed generation poses to Australia.
Speakers David Blowers, Energy Research Fellow, Grattan Institute Michelle Groves, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Energy Regulator Kiera Poustie, Policy Analysis Manager, United Energy
Moderator: Tristan Edis, Editor, Climate Spectator
University of Melbourne*
*Please note the change of venue from our previous seminarsVenue Map
Reg https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/is-it-time-to-leave-the-grid-the-rise-of-distributed-generation-and-the-consequences-for-consumers-tickets-16474549822
Thu 28 May 8am - 9am
COMMUNITY VIGIL - CALLING ON LABOR TO REPLACE HAZELWOOD
Hazelwood is Victoria’s oldest and dirtiest power station, and is costing us $917 million in hidden costs to people and the environment [1]. Labor promised to close Hazelwood in 2010 -- we need to keep up the pressure until Australia’s dirtiest power station is closed.
We are calling for the complete closure of Hazelwood, including rehabilitating the mine and supporting the Latrobe Valley community to make a transition to a clean economy with sustainable jobs.
There are already so many good reasons to replace Hazelwood: it’s dirty, it’s unsafe and our electricity grid is oversupplied. If we’re serious about the health of the community and taking real action on climate change, we must close Hazelwood and invest in renewable energy.
BRUNSWICK EAST Office of Jane Garrett, BrunswickAction on the corner of Nicholson St and Park St bike path, then deliver letter to her office atSuite 1, 31 Nicholson Street, (near corner of Brunswick Rd and Nicholson Street)
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For more details contact Mark Riley, [email protected]
Organised by Climate Action Moreland
Thu 28 May 7pm to 8.15pm
TIPS FOR MAINTAINING MATURE TREES
An evening with local arborist Ben Kenyon who will share his top tips for maintaining and managing mature trees in your backyard.
Find out how to establish a strong healthy tree, basic care suggestions, how to prune well, when and how to engage an arborist and a discussion on tree removal and other alternatives.
NUNAWADING Library 379 Whitehorse Rd
All welcome
RSVP at http://maintaining-mature-trees.eventbrite.com.au or phone 9262 6131
Free workshop
**Fri 29 May7pm
Film screening: THE TRUE COST
Documentary about the social and environmental cost of the multi-trillion dollar fashion industry.
Presented by NTEU
SouthbankCauseway Basement space run by NMBQ. Rooms 4 & 5, Ground Floor, 120 Clarendon St,
All welcome Bookings here
$5
**Sat 30 May
Film screening: THE TRUE COST Time and Details as above
**Sun 1 June
Film screening: THE TRUE COST Time and Details as above
**Sat 30 May - 4pm
HOW TO START A CO-OP Public information session for anyone and everyone who is interested in starting a worker-cooperative or would just like to know more about cooperatives generally. The evening will include learning from the experiences of workers who are part of existing or soon to be established worker-cooperatives.
MELBOURNE Trades Hall54 Victoria St
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In particular we are looking to help people who would be interested in establishing gardening and cleaning cooperatives.
About Earth Worker Co-operativeEarthworker is a community-led initiative to provide sustainable, wealth-creating jobs that empower local communities and provide clean energy solutions.
Earthworker is setting up a Australia-wide network of community-owned cooperatives, beginning with Eureka’s Future – a worker-owned factory to manufacture high-quality solar hot water systems in Morwell, in the heart of Victoria’s coal-burning LaTrobe Valley.
Forging unlikely alliances between trade unionists, environmentalists and small manufacturers, the project is a powerful and positive endeavour to revitalise local economies, address climate change, and assist a 'just transition' from fossil fuel to clean renewable energy.
Earthworker is helping to creating new ways to meet our needs - fostering fair, democratic workplaces, local manufacturing, strong communities and sustainable technologies.
www.earthworkercooperative.com.au Facebook event
Sat 30 May
UNDERSTANDING HAZELWOOD AND THE VALLEY With Adam Bandt & Ellen Sandell
Join Adam, Ellen and the Greens for a trip to the Latrobe Valley to see first-hand the impacts of Hazelwood, meet with community groups and learn about creating a just transition.
For more details contact India Prior, [email protected]
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Sat 30 May - 9am - Sat27 June - 5pm
THE CHANGE COURSE 2015
Practical skills for advocacy and campaigning
Are you working on issues in your local community? Would you like to improve your skills to win better campaign outcomes?
This course takes place over one month and is designed to give a broad overview of skills needed to be an effective campaigner. From community organising, to social media and fundraising, we will give you a great set of tools to take away, increasing your skills, and developing better capacity in the area you work.
The program will be coordinated by experienced campaigner and facilitator Nicola Paris, and will include interactive workshops, experiential learning and feature guest experts who are leaders in their field.
What it looks like Weekend introduction –30-31 May at Common Ground, Seymour 4 weekly evening sessions – These will be conducted on a regular
evening to be confirmed (likely Tues-Thurs) 6-8pm in a central city location during June
Final closing full day: Saturday 27th June
Expressions of interest for sponsorship positions can also be directed to the email below, and payment plans are available. The program is supported by a grant from the Kimberley foundation and the places are heavily subsidised to support participation by grassroots campaigners.
Modules coveredCampaign strategy – Digital & social media - Community organising - Sustainable activism – Traditional media – Fundraising – Understanding politics – Working as allies - Facilitation & group dynamics … and more.
MELBOURNE Register / buy tickets for this event
Cost: $190 concession
$250 waged.
Includes all accommodation, venues, resources and catering.
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Who is it for?The course is designed for individuals working on grassroots campaigns who are relatively new to community activism or campaigning, or people with a moderate experience who would like to diversify their skills. We welcome people working in a range of fields – from environment, to human rights, to public transport and social justice campaigns.This program is supported by Friends of the Earth, CounterAct, Melbourne Campaigners Network, and is funded by the Kimberley Foundation.
Facebook event counteract.org.au
Sat 30 May 11am – 3pm
2015 Euroa Environmental Seminar Series: WATER MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS
2015 is seen by many as the watershed year for action on climate change. What does this mean for the Strathbogie region?
- Murray Darling Basin Authority, - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, - Christine Forster – Environmental Farmers Network, - Michael Spencer -Water Stewardship Australia, Fern Hames (DEPI)
Community participation will be at the core of this series. Discussion, ideas, actions will all be developed.
Presented by: The Euroa Environment Group & Strathbogie Voices
EUROA All seminars will be held at The Flour Mill, Kirkland Avenue
All welcome
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/water-management-and-environmental-flows-tickets-15195313592?ref=ebtn
Cost will be $15 each, free for pensioners and students.
Lunch is provided
**Mon 1 June 6.30pm
THE FOSSIL ECONOMY
A new report by Beyond Zero Emissions - investigates the revenue expectation of Australia’s emissions-intensive exports, comparing Australian Government projections with projections from the International Energy Agency. These
CARLTON
Physics South Building 192*Hercus Theatre
All welcome Gold coin donation
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http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/water-management-and-environmental-flows-tickets-15195313592?ref=ebtn
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projections include the business-as-usual New Policies Scenario, and the climate change mitigation 450 ppm Scenario. This indicates a potential shortfall in export revenue growing to AU$100 billion annually by 2030.
Beyond Zero Emissions Research Director Gerard Drew will be presenting the key findings from The Fossil Economy report. Gerard Drew is an aerospace engineer who has worked in automotive design and manufacture, vehicle testing and development, prior to joining BZE. Gerard is the lead author of the Fossil Economy and other BZE reports including the Zero Carbon Australia High Speed Rail plan released in 2014.
PLEASE NOTE venue change for June.
http://bze.org.au/events/discussion/
L105University of MelbourneCnr Elgin & Swanston Streets, Public transport: Stop 111 Cnr Elgin & Swanston Streets on tram routes 1 & 8.Maps at: http://bze.org.au/events/discussion/
Mon 1 June 4.45pm ??
CREATING A SAFE CLIMATE: THE RESPONSIBILITY IS OURS
For World Environment Day
Please come and join us in celebrating the earth and raising awareness in how we can best look after her and combat climate change together!
The event runs on Monday June 1st, from 11.30 am - 2pm ??? (NOTE: Plse contact the VCAC if you know the actual times of this event)
You can look forward to: Food, at our world cafe, Competitions and prizes to be won, Live entertainment including: music, cultural dancers, games, short films and guest speakers!!!
Facebook event ??
FOOTSCRAY Victoria University Footscray Nicholson Corner of Nicholson and Buckley Streets
All welcome Free
Wed3 June
HOUSEHOLD ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALPHINGTON Community
All welcome Free
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6.15pm - 8.30pm
Discover low-cost ways to make your home more energy efficient, more comfortable and cheaper to run. You will participate in the basic retrofit of a community house, and gather many ideas to use at home so that your energy consumption drops, you beat rising energy costs, and your household generates less pollution.
Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/household-energy-efficiency-tickets-12613400019
Centre 2 Kelvin Rd.
Register online at:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/household-energy-efficiency-tickets-12613400019
Wed 3 June 6.30pm – 8.03pm
Film screening: FRACKMAN
Dayne Pratzky loved the quiet life on his rural block in central Queensland. Then the coal seam gas company arrived, and that changed everything. Legally he couldn’t stop them mining his land, but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t fight. And so began a David and Goliath battle against a $200 Billion industry. Along the way he found love, tragedy and triumph.
Frackman is like no other Australian film. It aims to spark a broad national conversation about the risks of our headlong rush into massive coal seam gas development. Five years in the making, it not only entertains and engages, it also gives audiences the tools to get involved in what is becoming the largest social movement our nation has seen in decades. It’s a deeply political film, but not the old style that is so badly failing us. This is the New Politics, bringing together old and young, city and country, conservative and progressive in a shared effort to prevent an environmental catastrophe. Can we imagine any other issue that would bring together the likes of Alan Jones and Bob Brown?
See it and find out why. Read more +
LAKES ENTRANCELakes Squash and Movie Theatre 52 Myer Street, (map)
All welcome
Tickets availablefrom 29 April
$15.00https://www.tugg.com/events/15790
Tue 3 June 6-8pm
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH CLIMATE COALITION MONTHLY MEETINGMonthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month
The meeting is an opportunity for us to all come together centrally, meet other volunteers and share what's been happening nationally, within our branch and
CARLTON AYCC Victoria60 Leicester Street Melbourne,
All are welcome:current, old and new volunteers.
We will go for a
No cost
Snacks provided
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within each group.
These nights can also include planning, various trainings, speakers and movies.
We will discuss relevant developments in politics, look at what the other states are up to, and share what the state, regional and local groups are doing.
Facebook event here
Victoria, Australia 3053
delicious dinner afterwards, generally dumplings!
Wed 3 June 7pm
Public Forum: RETROFITTING YOUR HOME FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
With ever increasing electricity and gas bills, there is never a better time to save money while leaving a lighter footprint.
Hugh Venables will give an illustrated presentation covering lighting, insulation, glazing, draught proofing, cooking appliances, water heating, space conditioning and energy monitoring.
This Zero Carbon Australia project is also relevant to new homes.
Info: Tracy van Vloten Ph: 9754 2039 [email protected]: www.selbyhouse.com.au
SELBY Community House1 Minak Rd, via Charles Street
All welcome
No RSVP required.
Light supper provided.
Wed 3 June 7.30 pm
Screening of FRACKMAN
Australian feature-length documentary film which follows the personal story of former construction worker turned anti-fracking activist Dayne Pratzky as he responds to the expansion of the coal seam gas industry near Tara, Queensland.
Presented by Yarra Ranges Council and Healesville Environment Watch Inc. for Environment Day 2015
HEALESVILLE Memo Hall Maroondah Hwy
All welcome
Bookings: The Memo, 1300 368 333 or online www.culturetracks.info
Free
Wed Seminar: GEOSCIENCE AND GEOHERITAGE SITES – WHAT ARE THEY, WHY WE WARRANDYTE All welcome No cost
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3 June 7.30 pm
NEED THEM AND ARE WE TAKING CARE OF THEM?
Dr Neville Rosengren has spent much of the past 40 years identifying sites of geological and geomorphological significance across most of Victoria (and elsewhere). He will describe the concept of geoheritage sites, a methodology for identifying and evaluating them, and present a case for greater recognition and legislative protection. Case studies from varied environments will be presented with particular reference to the intriguing nature of the Yarra River.
This seminar is complemented with a field session to facilitate broader education: Field trip: TORTUOUS COURSE! THE GORGES OF THE YARRAThursday 4 June 2015, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm This field trip will visit sites of geomorphological significance of the Yarra’s tortuous course from Warburton to Warrandyte.
Bull and Bush Room, Grand Hotel,
No bookings are required for the seminar. You can attend without coming on the fieldtrip.
Bookings are needed for the field trips; call 9840 9326 to book.
**Thu 4 June6pm
Launch of the book “GUARDING EDEN”
Deborah Hart’s book Guarding Eden, will be launched by Professor David Karoli, Professor of atmospheric science Melbourne University and a board member of the Climate Change Authority
Guarding Eden tells the personal stories of twelve ordinary people who were so concerned about climate change that they altered their lives to do something about it. Some did quiet backroom work in research, drafted submissions or wrote to politicians; others decided to go public, really public – one was part of the team occupying a 160-metre power-plant chimney, one went on a hunger strike publicised around the world, another started the Lock the Gate Alliance with landowners fighting coal and gas companies. They come from all walks of life: there’s a nurse, a musician, an insurance broker, a teacher, a lawyer, a vet.
Surprisingly touching, Guarding Eden makes an issue as complex and controversial as climate change feel human and deeply real.
The book is aimed at readers 13+ http://guardingeden.org.au/
CARLTON Readings 309 Lygon Street
All welcome
Please RSVPhttp://guardingeden.org.au/contact/
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Thu 4 June6pm - 8.30pm
HOUSEHOLD ENERGY EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP
Discover low-cost ways to make your home more energy efficient, more comfortable and cheaper to run. You will participate in the basic retrofit of a community house, and gather many ideas to use at home so that your energy consumption drops, you beat rising energy costs, and your household generates less pollution.
http://www.sustainablecommunities.vic.gov.au/
Venue TBA All welcome
Bookings essentialhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/login/?referrer=/myevent%3Feid%3D12613428103
Free event
Thu
4 June 8am -0:30pm
WSUD ASSET MANAGEMENT FORUM - DEFINING THE PROBLEM
Water Sensitive Urban Design update from Clearwater
What kind of challenges do you face when managing WSUD assets? Even when you actively tackle these challenges, do you feel like you’re
addressing the same issue over and over again? Are you sure that you are addressing the ‘root cause’ of the problem and
not just its symptoms?
Effective management of WSUD assets is complex and multi-faceted. It involves organisational commitment, technical know-how, effective processes and ongoing engagement. While as an industry we are making good progress, we need to acknowledge that we will continue to work in a complex environment which can seem baffling at times. It is therefore important we use the appropriate tools and techniques in our problem solving approach. Identifying and addressing the ‘root cause’ ensures you are investing in the right solution and creating better outcomes.
This interactive workshop will focus on problem definition, a critical first step when approaching a problem. Facilitated by our problem solving expert Dougal Edwards from the Hargraves Institute, we will explore and unpack the key challenges in WSUD Asset Management faced by the industry to gain insight
MELBOURNE Richmond Rowing Club, 7 Boathouse Drive,
Industry practitioners involved in planning and managing of WSUD assets such as council managers of WSUD, asset managers, maintenance and construction coordinators/supervisors, engineers and urban planners, sustainability and WSUD officers.
Registration
$70
IncludesLight breakfast, tea and coffee
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into how we can best move forward.
As an attendee you will: Learn practical tools on problem definition that enables greater
understanding on how to work through and identify the root cause using a real life problem
Hear practical case studies from council on how they approached a problem on WSUD Asset Management
Have the opportunity to build your peer networks and share insights/learnings across organisations on WSUD Asset Management
A discussion paper will be developed and distributed as part of this session and used to inform the review and design of industry resources and tools on WSUD Asset Management.
Co- presented by Clearwater and Stormwater Victoria
Enquiries: Melissa Cordy - Program Coordinator [email protected] or 03 9679 7835
Fri 5 June
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
World Environment Day is celebrated every year to raise global awareness and to take positive environmental action to protect
nature and the planet Earth.
**Sat 6 June 9 - 1pm
FRUIT TREE PRUNING
After an introduction to pruning and how fruit trees grow, watch demonstrations and then gain practical experience in pruning deciduous fruit trees. Learn the why, when and how of pruning.
This workshop balances both the theory and practice of deciduous fruit tree pruning. It will be useful for those wishing to learn how to prune their deciduous fruit trees correctly in order to maximise yield and reduce pests and
Eltham Edendale Community Environment Farm30 Gastons Rd
All welcome
Reg: http://www.edendale.vic.gov.au/Lists/Events_List_Page/Fruit_tree_pruning_workshops
$35
Dress for the outdoors and bring along your own secateurs.
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disease.
(BH): 9433 3711 Email: [email protected]
Mon 8 June
WORLD OCEANS DAY
Why do we celebrate World Oceans Day?
To remind everyone of the major part the Ocean has in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe.
To inform the public on the impact of the human actions on the Ocean. To develop a worldwide movement of citizen, towards the Ocean. To mobilize and unite the world’s pop ulation on a project for the
sustainable management of the World Ocean. They are a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere.
To celebrate together the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the Ocean.
Tue 9 June 7.30 pm
Public Forum “THE ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCY AS A CRISIS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.”
Guest Speakers:Prof. David Tacey, Emeritus Professor of Humanities at La Trobe University, MelbourneMary White, Facilitator, Centre for Ecology and Spirituality, Glenburn, Victoria.
Presented by: A Grand Stand For The Environment Inc. Contact: Catherine Tinel 0412 746 022 http://www.agrandstandfortheenvironment.org
DONCASTERFunction Room 2, Manningham Civic Centre699 Doncaster Road
All welcome Free event
**Thu11 June6.30
Melbourne premiere screening of LOS CEDROS
In the late 1980's The Rainforest Information Centre helped create the Los Cedros Biological Reserve in the Ecuadorean rainforests of the Amazon headwaters
NORTHCOTE Bar 303303 High St
All welcome All proceeds to benefit protecting the reserve
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Los Cedros in now under attack from illegal hunting, mining and clearing and we're trying to raise $12,000 to defend it. I am personally donating $1000 and any other Aussies who wish to make tax-deductible donations can do so by depositing in the RIC account and putting "Los Cedros" in the notes field.
Or else you can donate via the I ndiegogo campaign which our US allies have launched and where you can also find out much more about the biological treasures of Los Cedros and the threats that it faces.
I have to agree with University of Oregon Professor Bitty Roy that Los Cedros is the best preserved rainforest in Western Ecuador. Please help us to keep it that way.
Melbourne film maker David Nicastro shot some great footage at Los Cedros last year and honored me by asking me to narrate his film.
From the Rainforest Information Center and John Seed*Please help protect los cedros rainforest*last chance to stop native forests burning as part of ret
Facebook event
Thu11 June - Thu 30 July10am – 4pm
Environmental Education Course: RESOURCE USE, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIOUR CHANGE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
In this course CERES experienced educators will take you through experiential approaches to environmental education. The learner will gain theoretical knowledge and practical techniques to create immersive learning experiences.
This eight week course explores different approaches to environmental education through 5 key areas of sustainability:
Water Use and Quality Energy Use, Climate Change and Renewables
BRUNSWICK EASTCERES
Educators and community
All welcome
Cost: $600 Full $500 Concession $370 ACFE Subsidy Eligible
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Waste Reduction and Organic Recycling Biodiversity and Sustainable Food Systems People, Behaviour Change and Community Engagement
Lorna Pettifer, 9389 0120, [email protected] http://www.ceres.org.au/environmental-education-course
Fri 12 Jun
6th one-day BIODIVERSITY ACROSS THE BORDERS CONFERENCE
With the theme "Biodiversity in Rural Landscapes", this conference aims to communicate new ecological research to natural resource managers, the research community and those with an interest in better environmental management.
The conference is jointly hosted by the Centre for Environmental Management, Federation University, La Trobe University, Deakin University, Victoria University, Charles Sturt University, University of Melbourne, and other research partners.
Around two-thirds of Victoria is private land, most occurring as rural landscapes comprising farmlands, towns, rivers, wetlands, and patches of native vegetation. This conference will address a wide range of issues associated with the conservation, management and restoration of biodiversity in these landscapes.
The program will include several mini symposia on topics such as: Trends and patterns in native vegetation Restoration & management of vegetation Non-government groups in conservation A vision for rural landscapes of the future
Keynote Speaker Assoc. Prof. Ian Lunt: From science to inspiration: 10 tips to promote ecological literacy and successful conservation in our communities.
BALLARAT Federation University
Mt Helen Campus
Indicate Interest: S.K. Florentine ('Florry') 03 5327 9231
NOTE: This event is booked out
This is a free conference, (no registration fee.)
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Info: K. Florentine ('Florry') 03 5327 9231 [email protected]
Fri 12 June 8am – 9am
COMMUNITY VIGIL - CALLING ON LABOR TO REPLACE HAZELWOOD
Hazelwood is Victoria’s oldest and dirtiest power station, and is costing us $917 million in hidden costs to people and the environment [1]. Labor promised to close Hazelwood in 2010 -- we need to keep up the pressure until Australia’s dirtiest power station is closed.
We are calling for the complete closure of Hazelwood, including rehabilitating the mine and supporting the Latrobe Valley community to make a transition to a clean economy with sustainable jobs.
There are already so many good reasons to replace Hazelwood: it’s dirty, it’s unsafe and our electricity grid is oversupplied. If we’re serious about the health of the community and taking real action on climate change, we must close Hazelwood and invest in renewable energy.
COLLINGWOOD Richmond Office of Richard Wynne, Meet at 112 Smith Street, (on the cnr of Peel St)
**Sat 13 June 10am-4pm
Workshop on BZE’S TRANSPORT PLAN: HIGH SPEED RAIL
Beyond Zero Emissions has researched what is possible for our future, answering some of the toughest questions about how Australia can reduce carbon emissions while maintaining our current standard of living - designing a range of plans as part of the Zero Carbon Australia (ZCA) project.
One of BZE’s ZCA reports is the High Speed Rail report that shows how to connect Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and regional cities in-between.
BZE's lead researcher Gerard Drew will share our High Speed Rail research , and talk about the necessity and feasibility of High Speed Rail in Australia.
- High speed trains departing Melbourne twice every half hour during peak hours
FITZROY Kindness House 288 Brunswick Street Public transport users: Tram Route 11 along Brunswick Street. Alight at Johnston Street.
All welcome
Booking; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beyond-zero-emissions-workshop-on-high-speed-rail-in-australia-tickets-17037937931
$10 - Participation in Workshop if you have already A ZCA High Speed Rail Plan $40 - Participation in Workshop and includes purchase of ZCA High Speed Rail Plan$25 - Concession. Participation in Workshop and copy of ZCA High Speed Rail PlanPlease bring your
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- Journey times less than three hours from Melbourne CBD to Sydney CBD
- Over three times more passengers are expected to travel by high speed rail than air within the east coast corridor in 2030
- 100% renewable energy powered high speed rail allows zero emissions journeys
- Internationally, comparable high speed rail projects have been delivered in less than 10 years
You'll also hear from other organisations about environment conservation implications, and learn about how to talk to others about High Speed Rail with Climate for Change CEO Katerina Gaita.
NOTE: Bring your printed copy of the ZCA High Speed Rail Plan report to the workshop. It is essential for participation in this Workshop.
own boxed lunch with you. Refreshments will be provided during morning and afternoon tea breaks and coffee, tea and juices will be available upon arrival.
Sat 13 June12 – 5pm
VICTORIAN CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK MEETING
Facilitators: Jane Morton and Anne Jacques
Community Organising meeting from 12pm-1:30pm The VCAN meeting itself will run from 2pm-5pm
The Community Organising meeting is to talk through nuts-and-bolts of public campaigning activity; the VCAN meeting will be a combination of things as usual.
The 30 minutes in between the two provides time for shared lunch, socialising, catching up, etc.
Agenda and other details to come.
MELBOURNERMITBuilding 80 TBC
All welcome Tea, coffee etc. provided. Please bring some food to share
Wed WORLD DAY TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION
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17 Jun"World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought", the day to promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat desertification and the effects of drought.
Promoting public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa.
This particular day is celebrated with a series of outreach activities worldwide.
It is a unique occasion to remind everybody that desertification can be effectively tackled, that solutions are possible, and that key tools to this aim lay in strengthened community participation and co-operation at all levels.
You are invited to organise events to celebrate the World Day to Combat Desertification as an additional opportunity to increase awareness raising and participation in the process.
For more information about the Day, please contact: [email protected]
**Fri 19 Junefilm 7pm
Geelong Red Cinema: UNDER THE DOME - China's Pollution Crisis
Pre screening dinner at 6.30
Organised by Socialist Alliance. For more info ph 5222 6900
GEELONG Downstairs Trades Hall 127 Myers St
All welcome Entry by donation
**Wed24 June 7.15pm for7.30pm start
OUTER EAST TREE FORUM: WHY TREES ARE IMPORTANT TO THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT, YOUR BANK ACCOUNT AND OUR FUTURE
Speakers include: Dr.Greg Moore from the University of Melbourne and Mr Ian Shears who will present the latest findings on the need for urban
THE BASIN St Bernadettes Primary School Hall1264 Mountain Highway
All welcome Entry is by gold coin donation
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trees and how other municipalities are dealing with loss of tree cover.
Both speakers will be speaking on the topics of arboriculture, tree health and human health, how trees cool cities and suburbs and what other municipalities are doing to improve tree coverage and why.
Info: Jordan Crook - 0401635573
Sat 27 June -Wed 8 July
RADIOACTIVE EXPOSURE TOUR 2015 - Run by Friends of the Earth
The Radioactive Exposure Tour is a journey through Australia's nuclear landscape. The Tour has exposed thousands of people to the realities of 'radioactive racism' and the environmental and social impacts of uranium mining, radioactive waste and nuclear expansion.
This year, we're travelling to NSW in light of recent uranium exploration, and continuing on to South Australia. Among other things the Tour will visit BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam uranium mine at Roxby Downs. We'll hear first-hand accounts of the British nuclear bomb tests at Maralinga and Emu Field. We will attend the Sustainability Conference in Adelaide.
Participants get to experience consensus decision making, desert camping and vegetarian cooking in affinity groups while travelling to some of the most beautiful and ecologically significant environments in Australia.
Info: www.radioactivetour.com and www.foe.org.au/radtourIf you're interested in joining in the 2015 Radioactive Exposure Tour, email [email protected] or phone Gem 0421 955 066
Conc. $550 waged $750 solidarity $950
includes all transport and food:
**Sat 13 June 10am-4pm
Workshop on BZE’S TRANSPORT PLAN: HIGH SPEED RAIL
Beyond Zero Emissions has researched what is possible for our future, answering some of the toughest questions about how Australia can reduce carbon emissions while maintaining our current standard of living - designing a
FITZROY Kindness House 288 Brunswick Street Public transport
All welcome
Booking; https://www.eventbrite.co
$10 - Participation in Workshop if you have already A ZCA High Speed Rail Plan
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range of plans as part of the Zero Carbon Australia (ZCA) project.
One of BZE’s ZCA reports is the High Speed Rail report that shows how to connect Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and regional cities in-between.
BZE's lead researcher Gerard Drew will share our High Speed Rail research , and talk about the necessity and feasibility of High Speed Rail in Australia.
- High speed trains departing Melbourne twice every half hour during peak hours
- Journey times less than three hours from Melbourne CBD to Sydney CBD
- Over three times more passengers are expected to travel by high speed rail than air within the east coast corridor in 2030
- 100% renewable energy powered high speed rail allows zero emissions journeys
- Internationally, comparable high speed rail projects have been delivered in less than 10 years
You'll also hear from other organisations about environment conservation implications, and learn about how to talk to others about High Speed Rail with Climate for Change CEO Katerina Gaita.
NOTE: Bring your printed copy of the ZCA High Speed Rail Plan report to the workshop. It is essential for participation in this Workshop.
users: Tram Route 11 along Brunswick Street. Alight at Johnston Street.
m.au/e/beyond-zero-emissions-workshop-on-high-speed-rail-in-australia-tickets-17037937931
$40 - Participation in Workshop and includes purchase of ZCA High Speed Rail Plan$25 - Concession. Participation in Workshop and copy of ZCA High Speed Rail PlanPlease bring your own boxed lunch with you. Refreshments will be provided during morning and afternoon tea breaks and coffee, tea and juices will be available upon arrival.
Wed 1 July (All day) to Fri 31 July 2015 (All day)
PLASTIC FREE JULY
In 2014 over 14,000 people from 69 nations around the world joined us in refusing single-use plastic. Thanks to all the people, groups, schools and
businesses who got involved and learnt new habits! At 30 cafes across Perth's western suburbs people were encouraged to bring reusable cups for takeaway coffees. During July 1,540 disposable cups were saved from being thrown away
and 1,540 native trees were planted!
WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU CAN JOIN IN
Register / buy tickets for this event
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Join thousands taking the challenge to refuse single-use plastic. You can sign up for a day or a week if the whole month sounds overwhelming. Sign up to get recipes, ideas & everything you need to take part. Schools, cafes, businesses and groups from around the world are taking action in their communities to
reduce single-use plastic.
"Think about it, why would you make something that you are going to use for a few minutes out of a material that's basically going to last forever...What's up
with that?" - Jeb Berrier, BagIt movie.
The ChallengeThe challenge is quite simple. Attempt to refuse single-use plastic during July. "Single-use" includes plastic shopping bags, plastic cups, straws, plastic packaging...basically anything that's intended only to be used once and then discarded. If refusing ALL single-use plastic sounds too daunting this time, try the TOP 4 challenge (straws, plastic bags, plastic bottles &coffee cup lids).The rules Attempt to refuse single-use plastic during July. Remember it's not going to be easy! It is a challenge, not a competition so
don't worry about being perfect. Collect any unavoidable single-use plastic you buy. Keep in a dilemma bag
and share it with us at the end of the challenge. It's up to you regarding how long you participate. You might decide to go
plastic-free for a day, a week, a month or longer! However long you choose will still make a contribution.
Why you should participate Apart from the small amount of plastic which has been incinerated EVERY
piece of plastic which was ever produced still exists on earth somewhere. In the first 10 years of this century MORE plastic was produced than the entire last century!
Australians send 1 million tonnes of plastic waste to landfill each year. Do your part to make a change.
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Why use something for a few seconds that is going to spend the rest of your life trying to break down in landfill? We really need to change our habits.
Getting started Make sure you register (below). We'll send you exclusive tips and tool as
well as let you know about Plastic Free July events in your area. Follow us on facebook and twitter then share your experiences, ideas and
thoughts. Check out our toolbox of ideas, recipes and tips to make your Plastic Free
July a breeze. Got specific questions about the challenge? Head on over to our FAQ page.
www.plasticfreejuly.org Facebook event
Sat 4 July 11am - 3pm
2015 Euroa Environmental Seminar Series: THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE PARIS TALK
2015 is seen by many as the watershed year for action on climate change. What does this mean for the Strathbogie region?
Richard Denniss (Australian Institute), Rob Gell, Professor Alan Pears (RMIT), Sarah Houseman (Victorian Association for Environmental Education), Vicky Fysh (University of Melbourne student), Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Child in Nature Alliance
Presented by: The Euroa Environment Group & Strathbogie Voices
EUROA All seminars will be held from, at The Flour Mill, Kirkland Avenue,
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-environment-climate-change-and-the-paris-talk-tickets-15195316601?ref=ebtn
Cost will be $15 each, free for pensioners and students.
Lunch is provided.
Regular meetings:
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Wednesdays
11am to 12pm on
RADIO: THE SUSTAINABLE HOURListen via live streaming
PodcastThe radio show is uploaded as a podcast afterwards, and there are three ways to find the podcast:• Podcast option I: search ‘The Sustainable Hour’ in iTunes Shop, under podcasts• Podcast option II: go to www.cpod.org.au, find ’94.7 The Pulse’, and go to ‘The Sustainable Hour’• Podcast option III: Listen online on: www.climatesafety.info/thesustainablehour
In Geelong region you can listen on 94.7 FM
in the rest of the world, you can listen on your computer via live streaming on www.947thepulse.com (click ‘Listen Live’)
CLIMATE ACTION MORELAND Meets regularly to develop action on climate change in the Moreland area. Info ph Andrea on 0424 508 535 or [email protected]
Weekly Meeting on Mondays 9-10am
FOSSIL FREE MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY VOLUNTEER
Are you keen to make a meaningful contribution to the fight against climate change? Heard about divestment and think it is an exciting new tactic in climate activism? Interested in gaining skills in campaigning?
You have come to the right place! We always need help with a wide range of tasks, and welcome contributions big and small. Depending on the time commitment you are able to make, possible tasks include: Postering, collecting petition signature, attending a rally or event, data entry, taking on a regular organising role or, joining a team (eg. student engagement, communications, alumni engagement.)
If you would like to join our volunteer mailing list for information on upcoming volunteer opportunities you can sign up here. Alternatively, drop us a line and tell us what you are interested in or come along to our meetings.
MELBOURNE Univesity Joe Nap A, Union House
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Mondays 5pm
BEYOND ZERO EMISSIONS COMMUNITY RADIOInterviews: Vivien Langford 0424896481Podcast http://www.3cr.org.au/podcast available from 3CR and BZE in the following week
3CR (855AMband)
First Monday of the month 6.30– 8pm
THE MONTHLY BZE DISCUSSION GROUP
An opportunity to hear from and question experts leading climate change solutions. Topics vary from renewable energy technical innovations to social and political action. Thank you to the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Energy Institute, our Zero Carbon Australia project partners for supporting us in bringing you this event. more details» http://bze.org.au/events/discussion-group
CARLTON McCoy Building Fritz Loewe Theatre (entry via level 2) Uni of Melb Cnr Elgin & Swanston St, (map) Pub transport: Stop 111 tram routes 1 & 8. Enter building sth side of Elgin St up the ramp.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the pub next door to continue the discussion after 8pm
Gold coin donation
Every Tue night6pm
FoE -YES TO RENEWABLE ENERGY MEETINGS
Info: Leigh Ewbank [email protected] 0406 316 176
COLLINGWOOD FoE office - 312 Smith St
All welcome No cost
Weds 6 pm – 7.30pm
FoE -QUIT COAL: NO NEW COAL POWER FOR VICTORIA
A Melbourne-based collective which campaigns against expansion of the coal industry in Victoria. We believe this is important because building new coal infrastructure locks in decades of dirty, old technology, when we should be moving towards clean, renewable energy.
Info: call Peter Callender [email protected] or [email protected] 556 049
COLLINGWOOD FoE office - 312 Smith St
All welcome No cost
Every FRIENDS OF THE EARTH'S ANTI-NUCLEAR & CLEAN ENERGY (ACE) COLLECTIVE COLLINGWOOD All welcome No cost
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second Tuesday 6pm
MEETINGS
Info: Gem: [email protected]
FoE office - 312 Smith St
Weds 7pm for 7.30
LIGHTER FOOTPRINTS CLIMATE ACTION GROUP Monthly general meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month.
The meetings are open to anyone who's interested. Newcomers are particularly welcome. We usually have a speaker for the first hour of the meeting.
Contact: Carolyn Ingvarson email us or call 03 9836 0925
CANTERBURYGuide Hall 1 Faversham Rd
All welcome Gold coin donation sought, to cover costs of hall hire Light refreshments are provided from 7pm.
Every Saturday morning
KOO WEE RUP COMMUNITY GARDEN skills share,Meets Saturday mornings to share skills, knowledge and work in the gardenStay for a shared lunch
KOO WEE RUP 215 Rossiter Road
All welcome Pick and pay with work or by donation
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