Australia’s community day of action on climate change will be held on the Sunday 11 November 2007 - two weeks
before the 2007 federal election.
Show the Australian Government you support courageous action on climate change. Unite with thousands of other
Australians and be the voice for our planet and for our children’s future. GET INVOLVED!
Here are some of the things you can do to reduce your personal emissions:
- Switch to 100% GreenPower
- Install energy-efficient light bulbs
- Turn down the thermostat in winter (18-19ËšC), and up again in summer (25ËšC). A 1°C change can reduce energy use by as much as 10%!
- Install a solar hot water heater
- Use public transport, walk, or cycle when possible
- Check the energy rating or fuel consumption of everything you buy
- Wash your clothes in cold water
- Don’t leave your TV, stereo or other appliances on stand-by. Switch them off instead
- Neutralise your carbon emissions from your car, air travel, home and office
For further information and more energy saving tips, please visit these useful sites:
NCC - Community Climate Challenge
QCC - Climate Change: what you can do
ACF - GreenHome
The Australian Greenhouse Office - Global Warming: Cool It Guide
WWF Australia - Climate Change: Reduce Your Impact
Imagine getting solar panels installed at your local school, organising creative awareness raising events, holding local politicians to account and securing commitments on climate change from your local council.
Climate action groups can do this and more! Start a climate action group in your local area and help local residents share ideas, as well as access resources on climate change and community campaigning.
To get started, visit climatemovement.org.au
To register for the Walk next Sunday, go to walkagainstwarming.org
About the Author...
Joanne Hay, Editor of Nourished Magazine, Chief Nourisher and Mother of three is very grateful to live in Byron Bay and be able to share all she has learned about Nourishment. She has trained as an Acupuncturist (unfinished), Kinesiologist (finished) and parent (never finished). She serves the Weston A Price Foundation as a chapter leader. She loves sauerkraut, kangaroo tail stew, home made ice cream, her husband Wes and her kids Isaiah, Brynn and Ronin (in no particular order…well maybe ice cream first).
COMMENTS - 0 Responses