Hi friends,
you may be interested in a new initiative which JustPeace is launching – a coalition around US military presence in Australia and an independent security policy for Australia.… Go to Article
Category: Environment
Phil Monsour at the Crown Hotel Nov 27 2pm
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A request for a lil’ help from Bimblebox Nature Refuge
Hello friends … long-lost or new!
This is a story very close to my heart, which I would like to share with you, so please take a minute to read.… Go to Article
September Presentation – Bats in the Burbs
Hi,
Our next presentation for September is Bats in the burbs: a look at urban flying-foxes by Joanne Towsey, 27 September, 7.30pm.… Go to Article
What every environmentalist needs to know about Capitalism
Green Left Weekly Public Forum:
The major force behind the current environmental crisis is big business and its ceaseless quest for private profit — capitalism.… Go to Article
Xstrata’s massive mine proposal
Foe v Xstrata Info Night – Thursday 4 August
Come along to the Abel Smith Lecture Theatre at UQ this Thursday at 6pm for an update on our case against Xstrata and their mega coal mine.
… Go to Article Rally for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament — Hiroshima Day
SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST 2011
1 pm RALLY
2.15 pm PEACE MARCH
REDDACLIFFE PLACE BRISBANE SQUARE
Opposite Treasury Casino
THREE MILE ISLAND (5) CHERNOBYL (7) FUKUSHIMA (7)
3 NUCLEAR DISASTERS – out there are uncounted hundreds of other nuclear incidents/accidents graded (1) to (7) each will leave a legacy, toxic to humans, animals and every other thing
That’s 3 too many: we must KEEP AUSTRALIA NUCLEAR FREE
Rally Program
Welcome to country –
Combined Unions Choir
Dermot Dorgan –Satirical Singer, Songwriter :
“They said it couldn’t happen”
Dr Sue Wareham : Immediate Past President of the Medical Assoc for Prevention of War – is on the Management Cttee in Australia for ICAN the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons:
“The Fukushima disaster reinforces some of the perils of nuclear power.… Go to Article
Cuba’s Energy Revolution – what can we learn?
Interview by Ian Curr for the Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ
Energy use in Cuba by Mario Alberto Arrista Avila
Public transport in cuba and energy use
Cuba’s energy revolution
A speaking tour by Cuba’s Principle Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Educator, Mario Alberto Arrastía Avila to tour Eastern Australia in July/August, 2011.… Go to Article
BOOK LAUNCH: Solar Electricity Consumer Guide by Trevor Berrill
INVITATION to BOOK LAUNCH
SOLAR ELECTRICITY CONSUMER GUIDE
by TREVOR BERRILL
Book launch speaker:
John Grimes the CEO for Australia Solar Energy Society.… Go to Article
More on Sand Theft from Straddie
Police to probe sand ‘theft’
Police have been called in to investigate the alleged large-scale theft of sand from North Stradbroke Island
Belgian-owned mining giant Sibelco has been accused of stealing as much as 8 million worth of sand from the island and selling it to the construction industry.… Go to Article
Film: QUANDAMOOKA DREAMING
The Quandamooka Combined Aboriginal Organisations Forum
proudly presents
QUANDAMOOKA DREAMING
A documentary film series from the Traditional Owners of Quandamooka country (Moreton Bay region) Filmmaker, Marcia Machado created four films about local history and culture in collaboration with Elders, community leaders and young people of Quandamooka Country
WHERE: Concert Hall, Redland Performing
Arts Centre (RPAC)
2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland
WHEN: Wednesday 11 May 2011
4:30pm – 7:00pm
TICKETS: Free to Quandamooka people
By donation (at the door) to
general public
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: To reserve your ticket, phone the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 between 12noon – 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 1pm Saturday
Tickets are also available from the North Stradbroke Island Housing Co-op… Go to Article
Bolivia enshrines natural world’s rights with equal status for Mother Earth
From Les Malezer
[Aboriginal News]
Law of Mother Earth expected to prompt radical new conservation and social measures in South American nation
John Vidal in La Paz
guardian.co.uk… Go to Article
Is there such a thing as a clean fossil fuel?
Dear All
A recent article I read suggests that Coal Seam Gas is no better than coal in terms of CO2 emissions because of the leakage of methane that will inevitably occur from drilling and processes of CSG.… Go to Article
Questionnaire on political issues in Australia
Multi-guess questions on political issues.
The main issues covered in this questionnaire are the Environment, the Economy, and Social Justice.… Go to Article
Price on pollution: Brisbane rally this Saturday
You might have seen the anti-climate action rallies in the news lately. In early May, the same naysayers and radio shock-jocks will rally in Brisbane to say “No!”… Go to Article
Prosperity without Growth
Prof. Tim Jackson’s Report “Prosperity without Growth” – a review and critique
By Trevor Berrill
Sustainable Energy Systems Consultant and Environmental Educator
Editor’s note: Just in case, this slide is a cartoon by Leunig,
… Go to Article
Public Meeting – Leda development at Ipswich
North Stradbroke Island – A Visual Presentation by Dr Jan Aldenhoven
A Visual Presentation hosted by the National Parks Association of Queensland.… Go to Article
“No way with current growth”
The next 17 Group meeting might well be called No way with current growth.
Described more fully below, it will be led by Trevor Berrill who has given a previous highly successful talk to this group on sustainable energy.… Go to Article
Edge of Darkness: damned walls, floods and landslides
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles under the heading ‘Edge of Darkness’ authored by Trevor Berrill (Sustainable Energy Systems Consultant & Educator) and Ian Curr (BSc UQ Grad Dip ATAX).… Go to Article
Edge of darkness: will flooding in Qld cause load shedding at power stations?
Floods and Coal Supply to Queensland Power Stations
Yes – coal supply is being affected by the floods at least to Stanwell and Gladstone Power Stations, and Stanwell has decreased its output to extend the life of its coal stockpile.… Go to Article
Stop Mining Straddie
To North Stradbroke Island Vision Team
c/- Tim Ellis
Department of Environment and Resource Management
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane QLD 4001
§ straddie.vision@derm.qld.gov.au… Go to Article
Stradbroke Talk
Invitation to a Visual Presentation about North Stradbroke Island
By Dr Jan Aldenhoven, Simo
Tuesday 23 November 2010, 7.30pm, at RGSQ… Go to Article
QR National – where science meets spin
Queensland produces the largest amount of metallurgical or coking coal in the world.
Queensland Rail (QR) is the last publicly owned commercially viable freight rail system in Australian.… Go to Article
Who is responsible — government response to unlawful sand mining?
I have received the following response (below) from Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) to my questions about Unlawful Straddie sand miner plays Mining and Energy (DEEDI) off against Environment and Resource Management (DERM).… Go to Article
Unlawful Straddie sand miner plays Mining and Energy (DEEDI) off against Environment and Resource Management (DERM)
Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) boasts that it is attracting exploration through its A$29.08 million Smart Mining – Future Prosperity program.… Go to Article
Public Rally — Stradbroke Island Management Organisation
Public Rally on 7/9/2010
Call for Equal Justice
Outside Brisbane Magistrates Court 9am Tuesday 7th of September 2010.
N.S.I $80 Million Grand Sand Theft
North Stradbroke Island Sandmining Company Unimin will appear at Brisbane Magistrates court on Tuesday the 7th of September 2010 to defend charges for unlawfully taking and selling sand for over a decade.… Go to Article
Public rally for Equal Justice – 7.09.10
Important notice
Public Rally
Outside Brisbane Magistrates Court 9am Tuesday 7th of September 2010.
Call for Equal Justice
N.S.I $80 Million Grand Sand Theft
North Stradbroke Island Sandmining Company Unimin will appear at Brisbane Magistrates court on Tuesday the 7th of September 2010 to defend charges for unlawfully taking and selling sand for over a decade.… Go to Article
Stradbroke needs your help now
From Dear SIMO members and friends
We must let the State government know urgently there is wide support for national park on North Stradbroke Island and for ending mining.… Go to Article
Greens promise to stop sand mining on Straddie
Will the Greens stop sand mining on Straddie and restore the land to the Quandamooka people?
During the federal election campaign Larissa Waters (elected as a QLD Senator) promised to stop the state government from allowing sand mining on North Stradbroke Island and to restore the land to its rightful owners, the Quandamooka people.… Go to Article