What's happening - get involved:

November 2008:

"Step In to Step It Up"....

CCBR is participating in "Step In to Step It Up"... http://stepitupaustralia.wordpress.com/about/

Because this next month is so important many CAGs (Climate Action Groups) like ours from all over Australia will be approaching their Federal MPs with two major requests:

1. That in December, the Government makes a commitment that 2010 will be Australia's peak carbon year.
2. Ditch the proposed concessions to the emission-intensive industries in the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.

This is the first time that independant CAGs will be uniting with the same message in this way.

The first phase: CCBR will be meeting with a representative from Tanya Plibersek's office next Wednesday Nov 3rd. We will be requesting that these two points are reflected in the White Paper (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) and requesting that she support the proposed Climate Protection Bill.

The second phase of "Step In to Step It Up" will occur in response to the White Paper - early December. If our requests have not been met we plan to occupy Tanya's office in some way - there are many ways that this could be done (check out the website) and we will be exploring options on getting our message across in the coming weeks.

Check out the website for ideas http://stepitupaustralia.wordpress.com/category/how-to-step-in-to-step-it-up/ and let us know if you would like to be part of it!! ccbrmail@aapt.net.au

 

November 2008:

CCBR bulk buy solar panels

We are currently working within our community to help residents buy solar photovoltaic panels for their homes at a cheaper rate.

A public information meeting will be held Thursday Nov 27 at Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre. contact Thomas Bywater at Sydney Energy co-operative :9557 1648

 

November 2008 - Election 2010:

"Come on Kevin - Turn The Tide - Peak Carbon by 2010"

Be part of  a visual petition. to see the campaign click here

Anyone who cares about the future of the planet can easily be part of this campaign. This is asking our prime minister to take swift radical action in recognition of the climate emergency we are facing by ensuring that Carbon emissions peak in the year 2010, thereafter reducing as rapidly as possible.

Send a photo with one or all of the phrases " Come on Kevin - Turn The Tide - Peak Carbon by 2010" to turn.the.tide.kevin@gmail.com

These images will be presented to Kevin Rudd later in November '08. The campaign will continue to grow until the 2010 Federal election. Send photos of you with your buddies, sports clubs, schools.....

make a banner - use it a couple of times - have a look at what hundreds of other Australians have done!

  - The man lying on the sand was a climate sceptic 12 months ago!

George Monbiot by satellite link talking at Sydney University, June 2008.

http://turnthetidekevin.blogspot.com/  email: turn.the.tide.kevin@gmail.com

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Aug 31 - Sept 1, 2008. Cycle ride to Parliament house for The Climate Protection Bill.

 The Bill is being taken to Penny Wong at Parliament House in Canberra.

Join other campaigners for part, or all of this 3 day cycle ride.

More info at : http://www.climatemovement.org.au/

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Walk Against Warming 2008 -

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Climate Camp Australia 2009 -

date to be advised - the 2008 Climate camp was a great success and the organisers are looking to build on this year's successes with another camp in 2009

This year's camp gave uus 5 days of inspiring workshops and direct action.

More info at: Climate Camp Website 

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Campaigns:

Climate protection Bill:  Climate Action Groups across the country have proposed the Climate Protection Bill - a comprehensive plan to cut Australia's spiralling greenhouse pollution. This campaign is inspired by the success of a community driven Climate Change Bill in the UK, which has achieved laws to cut greenhouse pollution in that country.

Sign the petition, signatures need to be gathered before September 2008.

More info at : http://www.climatemovement.org.au/

 

Who On Earth Cares

 

Turn The Tide. http://turnthetidekevin.blogspot.com/