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Locals ‘sign up’ for #ClimateActionNow as election looms

Added by editor, on April 5th, 2022

People in the Armidale and New England area are joining with the Together We Can movement and ‘signing up’ with others all over Australia to call for much stronger action on reducing Australia’s emissions – and they have the signs to show it.

The sign you’ll see everywhere: pictured are Rob Nabben , Garry Slocombe, Nikki Rochford, Jodi Jardine, Annette Kilarr and Bea Bleile.

Yellow signs calling for ‘Climate Action now!’ are already starting to appear all over New England on homes and fences to demonstrate that New Englanders want bold action on climate.

‘The recent floods and tornado, and the drought and fires not long ago, are devastating indicators of the increasing volatility of our climate in response to the heating caused by greenhouse emissions,’ said Annette Kilarr from Climate Action Armidale (CAA).

‘The actions proposed by the Federal Government, including net zero by 2050, are far less than what is needed to secure a safe and viable future for our children. Australia must get to net zero emissions by 2035, starting this decade, and accelerate efforts to shift away from coal and gas to a fully renewable-powered economy to prevent catastrophe.  The recently proposed Federal Budget did nothing to address the Coalition government’s long standing failure on climate.

‘So from now on, our State and Federal MPs are going to see Climate Action Now signs wherever they go in New England – and they can have no doubt prior to the election that this is an issue they have to act on much more strongly and that the community will hold them responsible for.

To get a sign visit the CAA stall at the Armidale Farmers’ Market on Sunday April 10th or fill out this form right now:

Enter AI Video Competition

Upload MP4 video (required/max 12MB)

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AI Prompt Text — found under video at luma labs (required)

Terms and Conditions:

Open to all individuals that reside in the Armidale district, with a limit of four entries per person. Entries should be no more than 10 seconds long and contain the theme ‘Elements of Nature’.

1 You will need a google account to compete. Children under the age of 13 can create a Google Account, but their account will need to be authorised by a parent or guardian.

2 Gift Pack includes: 1 x hour private videography lesson/workshop with Daniel Elliot of Visitors From Dreams (value = $100), 12 month subscription with SimpliMove, plus online personal consult with SimpliMove physiotherapist (value = $150), 12 month subscription with Automised Energy plus personal energy assessment (value = $50)

3All entries that are deemed appropriate for a family event will be shown at Armidale Light Festival 4:30–8:30pm 23rd August 2024, Armidale Central Park. Those entrant’s names and prompts for AI video generation will be shown with the video.

4Due to high demand, queue times may take a day to process your video.

Entries close midnight Sunday 18th August 2024. Entries may be used in promoting Armidale Light Festival. Entries will be judged by an expert panel whose decision will be final and the winner contacted via phone number. Participants name, prompt, and video will only be shown at the Armidale Light Festival and contact details kept private to organisers and erased after completion of the competition.

Climate Action Armidale, forum and film showing

Several events this week will help keep the community aware and better informed about these critical issues.

  • On Thursday, April 7th, the monthly SLA forum presents, ‘Extreme Weather: Are we ready?’, 7pm at Kent House. All are welcome
  • On Friday, April 8th, the film, Regenerating Australia, will be shown at the Belgrave Cinema, followed by Q&A with the filmmaker and our community from 5.15–6.45pm.
  • On April 10th SLA will be at the Farmers’ Market.  Drop by for a chat, share your concerns and pick up a ‘Climate Action Now’ sign for your home or business in the lead up to the May Federal election. Come along and show support for local farmers, community and economy and enjoy the ambience.
  • On April 14th 11am, a week of social media will feature photos of individuals and families who have placed ‘Climate Action Now’ signs on their homes or businesses. You can upload your photo to any or all of your social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) using the hashtag #ClimateActionNow.  Write a few words about why you are calling for Climate Action and identify @Barnaby Joyce and @Scott Morrison (Sco Mo) in your text.
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