Greenpeace and Japanese Whaling
Monday, 04 April 2011 16:56
Greenpeace is an organization that was initiated in 1971, by a small team of activists. Foundations of this organization were initially laid down when provoked by their dream of a green world, a petite team of activists set sail from Vancouver, Canada, in a small fishing boat their task was to be witness to US "top secret" nuclear testing at Amchitka, a tiny island near the West Coast of Alaska. Amchitka however at that time was the last safe haven for at least three thousand scarce sea otters, and habitat to other endangered species such as bald eagles and peregrine falcons. Even though their old boat was stopped before it could even get close to Amchitka, their brave attempt sparked an outbreak of public interest. As a result nuclear testing on Amchitka ended the same year, and the island was declared a bird asylum, ever since that day Greenpeace has seen many successes and has turned into a formal organization that works towards a greener world.
Calling For a Price On Carbon
Monday, 04 April 2011 10:36
With all the hype and protests against a carbon tax, why don't we start protesting for the carbon tax. If people want change then voicing it is one way of showing support for change.
The Australian Youth Climate Coalition is doing just that will a campaign to put a price on pollution.
Show your support by participating in the campaign. Join the AYCC Facebook group and also follow them on Twitter.
Sydney Sustainability Drinks: Wednesday 13th April 2011
Thursday, 31 March 2011 10:20
The next Sydney Sustainability Drinks will be held on Wednesday the 13th April 2011.
Please note change of venue. Sydney Sustainability Drinks will now be held at CBD Hotel (Fourth Floor):75 York Street (Corner of King & York), Sydney 2000.
An open invitation is extended to all who are "passionate about sustainability"! Enjoy an evening of networking and a chance to find out about some of the exciting activities going on around Sydney in sustainability while winding down with a drink at CBD Hotel.
Thanks to Les Williamson who was our guest speaker in March.
Melbourne Sustainability Drinks April 2011
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 09:56
Next Sustainability Drinks event is on Wednesday 6th April 2011.
Jennifer Lauber Patterson is a specialist in environmental and energy markets with over 20 years experience in the banking and energy sectors.
During her time in the energy industry Jennifer held a number of senior roles before transitioning to banking in 2004, taking up the position of Director, Electricity, Emissions and Renewables at ANZ. In this role she established ANZ’s carbon and renewable derivative business.
In 2009 Jennifer moved to NAB where she is currently heading up the development of the bank’s carbon trading capability.
Jennifer will be presenting notes from a discussion paper that focusses on the business benefits of Australia moving to a low carbon economy.
Conference for Environment Centres
Sunday, 20 March 2011 18:25
In 2011 Manly Environment Centre is celebrating 20 years of environmental advocacy and community education with a high profile four day International Conference of Environment Centres.
This conference will focus on the interests and activities of Environment Centres throughout Australia and around the world.
Its objective is for participants to share best practice experiences, establish networks and learn strategies on how to effect change in local communities.
Green Earth Festival
Sunday, 14 February 2010 08:38
The Green Earth Festival will be taking place on Saturday 13 March at the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. It is a free, family orientated, community event.
If ever there was a buzz about a Brisbane environment event, it has to be the one surrounding the upcoming Green Earth Festival taking place on Saturday 13 March at the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
This wide-ranging festival is focused firmly on the family and includes everything you need for a day out such as stalls, food, speakers, live music and entertainment, kids’ zone, video zone, as well as short film, art and fashion competitions.
The Green Earth Festival is being organised by the fledging, not-for-profit environmental awareness group, Green Earth Group Inc. which began early last year when like-minded friends of singer/poet and author Leigh-Chantelle’s saw the need for a uniting of the environmental and animal rights groups.
