The Senate is having yet another inquiry into wind farm energy.
Friend’s of the Earth Adelaide made a submission as its important to show there is support for renewables. Here is a copy of our submission.
Wind Energy Senate Enquiry Submission by Friends of the Earth Adelaide 22.3.15
The national Students of Sustainability conference is on again and this time in Adelaide at Flinders University 8-12 July! Friends of the Earth just might have a surprise….
Students of Sustainability (SoS) is the largest and longest running environmental & social justice conference in Australia and this year the conference will be in South Australia at Flinders University on Kaurna Country.
SoS is organised by students from the Australian Student Environment Network (ASEN) and brings together environmentalists, social justice advocates and activists from all over the country to share ideas and action.
The five day conference will explore how we can act on environment and social justice issues and find solutions for change. A variety of workshops, forums, plenaries, excursions and plenty of entertainment will fill the program, plus all of your meals and on-campus camping are covered in the ticket price.
The broad spectrum of experiences, diverse people and activities involved, makes SoS a crucible for sharing ideas, visions, designs and goals on how to make positive change. If this sounds like your kind of scene, come and join academics, entrepreneurs, Aboriginal elders & delegates, change-makers, campaigners and students who are working together for people and planet.
REGISTER NOW at www.studentsofsustainabili
If you have any questions you can also ask them in the Facebook event page.
See you there! Robyn Wood robyn.wood@foe.org.au
A great time was had by all on the banks of the Torrens at Bonython Park for our sushi picnic and poetry slam to honour the fourth anniversary since the ongoing Fukushima disaster started in Japan. Friends of the Earth’s Dr Philip White spoke about Fukushima and his experience with the nuclear industry in Japan.
Here’s a picnic pic of the Conservation Councils excellent banner SA: RENEWABLE NOT RADIOACTIVE
and a few from the March in March rally and parade which Friends’ of the Earth Adelaide helped organise.
Please join in Earth Day celebrations by planting a seed, seedling or tree on Earth Day Wed April 22. robyn.wood@foe.org.au
An international Facebook event page has been set up.
“PLEDGE TO PLANT – EARTH DAY, APRIL 22, 2015”
Be a part of the biggest grass-root effort in history by planting a seed/tree as a “give back” to Earth.
It’s an old Native American tradition that when you take something from the Earth, you must put something back. Earth Day 2015 will be a global “give back to Earth” event, as an “offering” for all the planet gives us. Our goal is to plant one billion seeds/trees. Please plant something that is organic, perennial and suitable to the growing conditions in your area. If the temperature is not conducive to planting on April 22nd, please start growing a plant indoors or commit to planting your tree once the outdoor temperature is warm enough. If you live in an apartment, please plant something in a container or donate a tree to a garden in your area. Please nurture your plantings, like children, until they can sustain themselves on their own.
It is important to keep a certain portion of the planet covered with forests as it is essential for regulating the distribution of rain and snow over the surface, thus, controlling the climate. Every tree planted will assist in stabilizing the climate and provide habitat for various species.
PLEDGE TO PLANT: Link: http://forestnation.com/earth-day-tree-planting/
We need your assistance in contacting local organizations, business establishments, schools/universities in your area to get them involved. There is a group page on Facebook for the planning of the event. Feel free to join and offer whatever assistance you can. Everyone is welcome…All ideas are welcome. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039631319395983/
We can no longer wait for something outside of us to create change. WE ARE IT.
For the Butterflies, some planting suggestions: milkweed, honeysuckle, aster
For the Bees, some planting suggestions: dandelion, lavender, ox-eye daisy, snapdragon, nasturtium, sunflower, yarrow, wild lilac, echinacea, hosta, zinnias
HOSTED BY: Earth Day Network, Forest Nation, The Master Shift, and The White Feather Foundation
Please contact these organizations for information on tree planting in your area, to purchase trees/seeds, or perhaps to make a donation. Or…just purchase from your local garden center. 🙂
RESOURCES:
ForestNation.com (info@forestnation.com)
Earthday.org (info@earthday.org)
ArchangelAncientTreeArchive.org (education@arctrees.org)
MillionTreesNYC.org (info@milliontreesnyc.org)
TreeFoundation.org (info@treefoundation.org)
SayTrees. org (info@saytrees. org)
Volunteer for the AVM One Million Tree Initiative for Haiti (http://muci.asso.ht/)
http://treelings.ca/ (info@treelings.ca)
treesisters.org/ (info@treesisters.org)
betterglobeforestry.com/ (info@betterglobeforestry.com)
http://www.irishseedsavers.ie/ (info@irishseedsavers.ie)
growtherainbow.com/ (chris@growtherainbow.com)
oikostreecrops.com (oikostreecrops@gmail.com)
CONTRIBUTORS:
Organizations: Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, 2 Let it Bee Project, Illinois State Beekeepers Guild, Tree Foundation, Chiwara Permaculture Research & Education, Eco Village Development Foundation, Thinker Boat Expedition, Changing Hands, Say Trees, What Would Love Do Foundation, LIBERAMA. org, The Omega Institute, CELT – Centre for Environmental Living and Training, Growing Up Africa, Circle Squared Foundation, Food is Free Project, Promosaico, Pure Union, AG-Moos, International Blue Cross & Crescent Society(Asia), Afghan Elites and Women Scientific and Vocational Association, Let’s Do It Romania, VZKG, Share’n’Care, Projects Abroad, Elite Care Sylvan Park in Vancouver Washington, Russian Riverkeeper, Children’s Discovery Center in Austin Texas, The Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance, Dogwood Alliance, Hortus Alkmaar Netherlands, Association of cyclists “Kotur” Vinkovci, The Green Haven Project, The Conservation Council of Ontario, Transition US, Institute of HeartMath, Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature, Dovje-Mojstrana: Zelena prihodnost, Seneca Nation Health System, Projects Abroad, May Project Gardens, the pine project, 10,000 HOURS, LAPAS, Lower Eastside Girls Club, Nezavisno doma?instvo, Regenerative Roots Association, New Voices Pittsburgh, FREEFARMERS-SA
Universities/Schools: University of Michigan Permaculture Design Team, University of Belize, Kuwait English School, “L.V.L.G”groupe (Les Volontaires du Lycée de Grombalia) a groupe of volunteers of the secondary school in Grombalia,Tunisia, International Student Association Romania, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Victoria College Environmental Club, Holy Redeemer Catholic School, ??????????Minnano Eigo School”, Columbia Law School, Woodbrook Secondary School, Club Genpro Higher Institute of Technological Studies. ISET ZAGHOUAN.Tunisia, WAZIR JEHAN GOVT GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, Glastonbury Forest school
Businesses: Miracle Studio 369 Events, Inspire Gym Kuwait, Peru Cycling, PlanetPals, Starwood Hotels, Chasing Ice LLC, House of Development, Yves Rocher Kuwait, Omppu Tonttu Organic Farm, Terra Frutis, Red Mandala Jewellery, Sequoia Design, Sorbet Cosmetics, Green Magz, Pacha’s Pajamas, Kulturzentrum Schmelze Cultural Center (Germany), EPD Consultants, Eyedeal Media, Leanne’s House & Pet Sitting, RA Lifestyle Management, Massage in Cornwall, Permaculture Magazine, NOBEL Pots & Pavers, The Fairies Pyjamas, Yoga in Tinos, Farmer Brown Organics, The Wellness Path, ArbOriginal Limited, Gail’s Garden, Tourist Board Sisak, Croatia
Clubs/Groups: Sunshine Centre Gardening and Nature Club, KWELA VINTAGE CREATIVES
Facebook Groups: Julian Lennon, Tao & Zen, Higher Perspective, Expanded Consciousness, The Age of Enlightenment, Sini Mini Movement, 1pathtopeace, Law of Attraction Networks .com, Mte das Uvas – IF ImagineWorldFestival, Altologi Skolen, Cosmic Oneness, Psychedelic Adventure, Soul Quest, Ciudadanos del Mundo, Peace Passages, Department of Sunshine and Rainbows, Cortina Verde.ONG, SPIRAL-CHANNELS Support Association (SCSA), Charlotte Shamanic Way, Worldwide Women’s Support Circle, Tree of Hope, Give A Shit About Nature, Enlightened Muttakin, Please Pick Project, iRiE, Sheila Burke, Be the change you want to see in the world, Permaculture Pathways, Living in Tune, Pakistan World Peace Daily, Za zdravu opštinu Stara Pazova, REFRI?EZ, Earth’s Treasures, Sustainability for Gaea (Mother Earth), Harmony Healing for Animals, Holistic Pawz, MRGwordgirl, Right from the Rooms, Planet earth fest – PEF, Neezer’s Niche, United Earth, Ripple Kindness Project, Old Growth Forest Network, Well Cared 4 Body, Inc., Positive Thinking, Positive posts, The Girl God, Precious World, Simple Reminders, Alternative Medicine for Everyone, Tree Party Movement, Motivated by Nature, The Culture of Awareness, Creative Permaculture, Fractal Enlightenment, Peace Flash, At Your Service, The Green Central Castle of Enchantment, Spirituality Fountain, The Resilience Hub & Portland Maine Permaculture, Unify, UPLIFT
*If any group/organization or business would like to be a part, please send an email to info@themastershift.com and we will gladly add your name to the list.
The federal government continues to try and destroy the renewable Energy Target. So far the ALP has refused to do a deal to reduce the current RET, and the Greens firmly oppose any deal. It’s vital that the community remind the PM that there is overwhelming support for renewable energy, and that most people want more, not less renewables. Recent polling on the RET shows that more than 88% of Australians would like to see the Renewable Energy Target either increase or remain at the current level of 41,000 GWh.
This morning we have joined with 22 other groups to urge the PM to keep the RET at the current target of 41,000 Gwh. Check here for the letter.
1/ Please cut and paste the letter below to the Prime Minister (please feel free to personalise it and add extra information) and send it to the PM via his website.
2/ Post it on the PM’s facebook page
3/ Send him a message by Twitter. Eg:
PM @TonyAbbottMHR I support renewable energy for climate action, jobs, investment. No cut to the Renewable Energy target