Repealing of the carbon tax is a big mistake, here’s why

by | 20 Jul 2014 | SLAM

Repeal of the carbon tax is a big mistake which will destroy the central feature of Australia’s climate policy and lead to continuing uncertainty for business and policy-makers.  This is the view of mid north coast climate and energy security group Climate Change...

Start Sharing – Annie Leonard talks to Janelle Orsi

by | 20 Jul 2014 | SLAM

Asking your neighbor over for tea can transform your life. Okay, maybe it’s not quite that simple, but starting small and building relationships with the people in your neighborhood is a great first step to take to build a community that values people and the planet....

Save Warkworth Sands Woodland

by | 20 Jul 2014 | AACSGaM, SLAM

Attached are links to Rio Tinto’s proposal to extend Mt Thorley & Warkworth open cut coal mines. If these proposals are approved by the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission the world unique Warkworth Sands Woodland will be destroyed and the village of...

Carbon tax poll – Northern Daily Leader

by | 3 Jul 2014 | SLAM

This week the Northern Daily Leader has a very simple poll (YES/NO) about the abolition of the carbon tax. You might want to follow this link and put your two-pennorth in: http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/2389009/weekly-poll-carbon-tax/

Ecodyeing workshop in Kentucky 14th June

by | 11 Jun 2014 | Event, SLAM

Don’t forget on the 14th June you can learn to dye natural fabrics (wool, cotton and silk) with natural plant materials right here in Kentucky. Email Kath to find out more or see our website www.gocreatenewengland.com. By: Kath Caddy

Have you heard of the ‘food forest’ concept?

by | 27 May 2014 | SLAM

Check it out: http://www.beaconfoodforest.org It is a community project in Seattle where they plan to grow all edible foods in a public park and it is free to everyone to participate and enjoy the fruits. Sounds excellent.