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Boora Power Station

Obed West (Sydney Morning Herald 1882) said Long Bay (Boora Boora) was the principal Aboriginal camping place between Sydney and Botany Bay and that ‘several well-beaten paths led down to the bay …’ The north headland of Long Bay is … Continue reading

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Bill McKibbon answers your questions at Paddington Town Hall 21-4-2016

This is a rare opportunity to hear Bill McKibbon speak in Sydney and have him answer your questions. Affordable tickets still available for a short time as they are selling fast. Bill McKibben is a relentless campaigner and co-founder of … Continue reading

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Majority of Australians Believe in Climate Change

A study by Queensland’s Griffith University surveyed more than 3,000 Australians across the country and found 74 per cent believe the world’s climate is changing and 90 per cent believe human activities are playing a role. The research found less … Continue reading

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More Efficient Buildings Could Cut ‘Peak Demand’ Spending By Up To $16.7bn

Quoted from the Carbon and Environment Daily: A new study for the climate change department for the first time attempts to quantify the cuts in spending on ‘peak demand’ energy infrastructure that could be achieved by improving the efficiency of … Continue reading

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The Critical Decade ….

Australia’s Climate Commission, a Federal Government appointed group of eminent scientists recently released their latest report recent entitled “The Critical Decade“. “Over many decades thousands of scientists have painted an unambiguous picture: the global climate is changing and humanity is … Continue reading

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CASES Members, Greg & Leeanne, On National TV Tonight (or Tomorrow Night)!

As a part of Sustainability Street Phillip Bay’s involvement with CSIRO’s Energymark Project, Leeanne, and I were interviewed last Tuesday by Helen Wellings, the consumer affairs reporter for Channel Seven’s Today Tonight program that is broadcast @ 6:30 PM weeknights. … Continue reading

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Cancun Summary ….

As you know, the UN’s climate conference at Cancun in Mexico, ended last week. The key results of the Cancun conference (courtesy of the Climate Spectator) were: – An agreement to peak emissions and an overall 2 degrees Celsius target … Continue reading

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CSIRO Energymark Project Opportunity …

CASEES,  here’s a great opportunity to reach out to our immediate neighbours. I’ve already signed up. Want to be a climate change and energy saving leader in your community?  Get involved in Energymark!  You don’t need to know a lot … Continue reading

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