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The Entrance, Moving Planet, 24th Sept 2011

Moving Planet, The Entrance

Rachel reports on a great day at The Entrance

Picnic Point at The Entrance, NSW  was the perfect setting for our ‘Moving Planet’ day. With more than 2000 events in 175 countries around the world, Moving Planet is about demanding clean energy for a fossil fuel free future.

A gathering of more than a hundred people came together at The Entrance to call for action on climate change and more sustainable transport options for the central coast.  The crowd listened to local GP, Dr Ian Charlton who described the health benefits of public transport. He described a plan for how the Central Coast could be better served with a network of buses circling the major waterways. 

Undaunted by the weather and entertained by local musician and activist Jake Cassar, the gathering formed a large circle on the nearby oval, joining hands and dancing in a circle to show that we can play a part in taking action.

We call on our local, state and federal governments to move towards a sustainable, clean energy future. Too long have we waited for urgent action on climate change, lets get Moving for the Planet’s future.

Lots of Thanks to everyone from Climate Future (of CEN) and the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and all our friends who helped get this day on the road.

Moving Planet, The Entrance – Sat 24th Sept

Moving Planet, The Entrance, Central Coast – Sat. 24th Sept 2011

In keeping with Moving Planet day on 24th September 2011, Climate Future (cen.org.au) and Australian Youth Climate Coalition (aycc.org.au) are holding an event at Picnic Point, The Entrance.

COMMENT to Govt on Clean Energy Legislative Package

22 August 2011

Carbon Price Legislation Branch

Carbon Strategy and Markets Division

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

GPO Box 854, CANBERRA ACT 2601

Comment on Draft Exposure of: Clean Energy Legislative Package

Dear Carbon Price Legislation Branch

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Clean Energy Package of legislation. My family and I are very concerned about the urgency of the climate change crisis and the need for urgent action to safeguard the future for our descendants. We include the following comment.

General:

Given that Australia:

a)      is the highest per capita emitter (developed nations)

b)    fossil fuel use has increased of the order of 50% since 1990 with no indication this will slow down

c)     latest scientific projections are nearer 4 to 6 degrees C by 2100

d)    latest scientific papers indicate methane release from tundra and arctic sea bed may be out of control within 20 years 

In our opinion therefore, the target for 2050 must be set at 80% to 95%. This target would be more in keeping with the need to avoid dangerous climate change.

Wyong Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan

Post by Kurt

Climate Future Media Release: Wyong Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan

Climate Future would like to congratulate Wyong Shire Council for its recent completion and 3 month public exhibition of the Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan.

Climate Future spokesperson John Asquith says “Whether we work, live or play on the coast or merely just appreciate its beauty, the Wyong coastline is a resource we want to protect for future generations. The Draft Plan is an excellent step to ensuring the future sustainability of Wyong Shire’s invaluable coastline.” 

“The Plan takes into account coastal hazards such as erosion, landslip, storm surge and looks at areas that may be affected in the future. These hazards will be exacerbated due to sea level rise.” 

A New Maunder Minimum?

Could we be heading into an Ice Age?

Astronomers recently found that our sun may be heading into a period of low activity where the 11 year cycle of sunspot maximums we have been experiencing over the last few centuries may take a pause. Papers suggest that the next sunspot cycle after the one we are just starting will be low or not occur at all.

Carbon Price

Media release:  CF-Media Release-20110710

Australia acts on carbon pollution

If put into action the Federal Government’s package for a price on carbon is a great step forward towards building a low carbon economy. The Government is to be congratulated on finally taking this step towards securing the future of our children and grandchildren. Human society must transition to a low emissions economy urgently and this package is a necessary first step.