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Vote for Climate Action Moreland!
Vote for Climate Action Moreland!
Show how important local climate action is to you by voting for Climate Action Moreland at The Leader’s Vote for Melbourne’s Favourites! The Leader is gathering votes about Melbourne’s favourite businesses and community groups. Simply type ‘Climate Action Moreland’ in the drop down box and vote for us as a cultural and community group to show what matters to you!
The Midnight Shift
Unable to make it to regular meetings but still want to help out? Get passionate in your own time by joining the Midnight Shift! We are looking for people to write climate change articles with a local focus. Some examples:
How much water are we using to generate electricity for coal in Victoria?
Which local, state and federal government-funded organisations in Moreland are not using renewable energy (who’s hot and who’s not)?
Where Moreland succeeds and fails with cycle lanes and public transport in the fight against climate change.
…..or whatever issues you feel passionate about relating to climate change. Get involved, learn more, spread the word and be proud to be a Climate Action Moreland volunteer! Email us if you are interested in getting involved.
Add comment August 23, 2009
The future is here
A new report on climate change in the Pacific highlights need for action now
Residents in Moreland are calling on the Australian Government to take stronger action on climate change, to support Pacific island nations that are on the climate frontline. Members of the local group Climate Action Moreland (CAM) recently displayed sand bags in the Victoria Mall, Coburg, to highlight the impacts that the climate emergency will have, sooner than many people think.
“The display was in sympathy with our Pacific neighbours who are already experiencing the impact of storm surges and other extreme weather events”, said Mark Riley, a CAM member. “Rising tides are flooding food gardens in some places and some islanders are having to relocate now,” he said.
Continue Reading Add comment August 13, 2009
Special guests, The Wilderness Society, come to CAM.
For our next meeting we’ve invited Wilderness Society campaigners Scott and Amelia to discuss forests and climate change, as well as their plans for the upcoming 350.org international day of action on October 24th. We’ll also have a discussion about the Moreland Climate Group’s plans for our own local actions.
Continue Reading Add comment June 25, 2009
