Coordinating committee meet – Everyone Welcome!

by | 19 Jul 2017 | Event

The coordinating committee takes care of the administration of our association and undertakes planning. It is made up of the convenor, the secretary, the treasurer and representatives from the various subgroups. The current committee: Patsy Asch (Energy Group) Sarah...

Community power in NSW needs your help today

by | 14 Jul 2017 | Energy

Last year many of you were involved in the Smart Energy Communities campaign leading up to the Federal Election. It might have been a while since you’ve heard from us, but don’t worry, we’ve been hard at work. We now have a huge opportunity to make sure community...

Take up the #StopAdaniChallenge

by | 14 Jul 2017 | AACSGaM

Throughout July, many elected representatives will be in their home electorate office, meeting voters and hearing their views. So we need to turn up the heat and take the #StopAdaniChallenge.  This is particularly important in our electorate of New England. Deputy...

Story of Stuff Project — Plastic Free July

by | 4 Jul 2017 | Waste

Every July, over a million people around the world participate in Plastic Free July, a challenge to refuse single-use plastics for one whole month. This year, we’re trying something a little different – and we’d like to invite you to take part. Here’s the...

Will India want Adani’s coal?

by | 25 Jun 2017 | AACSGaM, Energy, SLAM

India has cancelled plans to build nearly 14 gigawatts of coal-fired power stations – about the same as the total amount in the UK – with the price for solar electricity “free falling” to levels once considered impossible. Analyst Tim Buckley said the shift away from...

Transition Convergence 2017 Melbourne — Share and inspire

by | 23 Jun 2017 | Event

Yes! It’s on again! Transition Convergence 2017 — Share and inspire Saturday 29 July, 9.30am – 4.30pm at the The Hub @ Docklands, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, between Collins and Bourke St, near Collins St tram and a short walk from Southern Cross...

Climate Council has summarised the Finkel Review

by | 23 Jun 2017 | SLAM

The Finkel Review was tasked with developing a “blueprint” for the national electricity market (NEM) that: delivers on Australia’s emissions reduction commitments provides affordable electricity, and ensures a high level of security and reliability. It’s a hefty...

Small farms are key to food security

by | 23 Jun 2017 | Local Food, Starfish

Small and medium sized farms are key to providing quality nutrition to the global population, according to a new study measuring the contribution of agriculture, livestock and fisheries to global nutrient production, diversity and food security. The new research,...

Cut global warming in half and save our planet

by | 14 Jun 2017 | Energy

The best and quickest way to slow the global temperature rise over the next 20 years and meet the target set at Paris is to reduce emissions of four short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP, also called “super greenhouse pollutants”) that warm way above their weight, but...

Video: Why reducing our carbon emissions matters

by | 14 Jun 2017 | Climate

The temperature-CO? connection Earth has a natural greenhouse effect, and it is really important. Without it, the average temperature on the surface of the planet would be about -18? and human life would not exist. Carbon dioxide (CO?) is one of the gases in our...

Aussie solar company (em)powers rural farmers

by | 31 May 2017 | Energy, Starfish

An Aussie startup company, Village Infrastructure Angels (VIA), has launched a social enterprise project which leases solar set-ups to villagers in developing countries. By providing rural communities with access to solar-powered lighting and phone charging...

How can art in our rural landscapes help enrich community

by | 31 May 2017 | Event

Southern New England Landcare Member Musters are a part of a National Landcare Programme investment to boost farm gate productivity and improve environmental health across NSW. This Member Muster will focus on: How can art in our rural landscapes engage, inform,...