BIKE RIDE AND WALK FOR CLIMATE (CARNEGIE <> OAKLEIGH)
Thanks to those who turned out on a very hot Saturday (23 Nov) to take the message of ‘No New Coal or Gas’ to the people of Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale and Oakleigh.
The passengers at Oakleigh station waiting for the bus replacement were entertained by the bike riders shouting out ‘No New Coal or Gas!’ We also distributed leaflets to the people of Carnegie. We followed it up with the usual coffee at a nearby Cafe. Another successful outing.
Watch this space for the date and place of the next Bike Ride and Walk for Climate!
HIGGINS CAN KICKOFF 2025 – Vote for the Climate!
After a lot of discussion, and with the prospect of an early election, Higgins CAN will continue in its present form until after the election. We will campaign in both Kooyong and Chisholm within the current Higgins boundaries, in collaboration with other climate groups who operate in those seats.
We will be looking for the same amazing contribution from each and every one of you to make sure that Climate is top of the election agenda. It will start will letterboxing in the Kooyong electorate so be prepared to get your steps up!
Our next Pub Night will be on Tuesday 21 January at the usual venue, Malvernvale Hotel. We will be kicking off our campaign for the upcoming election, which may be sooner than we think. More details to follow.
Save the Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025
Location: Malvernvale Hotel
Time: 6.30pm
LIGHTER FOOTPRINTS – End of Year Celebration
It’s time to kick back and celebrate a year of working together for climate action. Our celebration this year will be even bigger and better than ever as we have invited our 2025 Kooyong campaign allies to join us.
We will be celebrating in traditional Lighter Footprints style – BYO everything including something for the BBQ and a salad or dessert to share. We will have tables under the trees outside the Guide Hall if the weather is fine and inside if not.
It’s time to celebrate our wins, enjoy a laugh, some good cheer and great company.
We are really looking forward to seeing you there!
Date: Wednesday 4 December
Location: Guide Hall, 1A Faversham Rd, Canterbury
Time: 5.30pm-8.30pm
LOVE OUR NATIONAL PARKS – A Community Celebration
Our national parks are the heart of our wild places, a sanctuary for native forests, wildlife, and people alike. Join us at Love Our National Parks, an inspiring community gathering dedicated to the celebration and protection of these irreplaceable landscapes.
Come together with friends, family, and nature enthusiasts to learn more about our national parks and the urgent need to protect them. At this vibrant event, we’ll dive into the vital role national parks play in preserving biodiversity, fighting climate change, and enriching our communities.
Date: Tue 3 December
Location: Oakleigh Hall, 142 Drummond St, Oakleigh
Time: 6.30pm-8pm
POWERING 2025: Driving Australia’s Energy Transition
Energy analyst and renewables expert Simon Holmes à Court has once again generously agreed to give Lighter Footprints his annual update on Australia’s energy transition. Simon will be joined in conversation with Ric Brazzale, Managing Director at Green Energy Trading.
Simon Holmes à Court is a board member of the Smart Energy Council and a Director at the Superpower Institute. He is a man of many hats but to Lighter Footprints he is an energy analyst with many years of experience in the renewables sector with a talent for clearly sharing complex information.
Don’t miss what promises to be an engaging and informative evening! This meeting will arm us with the facts that we can take forward and share with others.
Join us at 7:00pm to peruse the information stalls in the hall. The meeting will start at 7:30pm.
Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Location: Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High St, Malvern
Time: 7.30pm-9.00pm
The climate crisis was predicted as early as 1912!!
How much longer will it take for us to stop digging up coal…?
And if this is hard to believe, check out the details at https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/1912-article-global-warming/
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