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| Stand up for renewable energy! Let's move beyond fossil fuels. |
 1-2pm, Sat 24th September 240 St Georges Terrace Perth On September 24, people around the planet are walking, cycling, skating, moving - taking part in Moving Planet, to demand the changes to move us away from fossil fuels, for a safe climate future. Join us outside Woodside Petroleum’s Perth offices, and move with us into the city, to symbolise our call to move beyond fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. We are calling for |
| Safe Climate Perth meeting |
3pm, Sat Sept 17th The Activist Centre 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver train station) Help us get ready for Moving Planet Perth - Stand up for renewables moving speak-out (September 24) & United March on CHOGM - justice and climate action, not racism & war (October 28). For more info, contact Zeb 0405179113, or Kamala 0417 319662. |
| Tropical cyclones, floods, droughts and fires: are these the climate hazards of our future |
The 2011 Joseph Gentilli Lecture will be given by John McBride, Senior Principal Research Scientist, Bureau of Meteorology, Centre for Atmospheric Weather and Climate Research, Melbourne It is often stated that the effect of climate change will be felt through its impact on extreme weather events. Australia has recently experienced a number of major extreme events. These include the 2009 Black Saturday fires in Melbourne, the extended heat-waves of 2009, 2010 and 2011, Tropical Cyclone Yasi and the Queensland floods of 2010-2011.How does the frequency of such major events relate to the changing background climate? When: Wednesday 31 August 2011 at 6:00pm |
| Speakout: Renewables Not Gas! |
Safe Climate speakout for 100% renewables by 2020 * Protect the Kimberley Murray St Mall, Perth For more info: Zeb 0405 179 113 |
| Safe Climate campaign meeting |
SATURDAY 13th AUGUST, 3PM Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth - next to McIver station) All welcome. Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information. |
| Climate Change and Energy Security Policies: Are they really two sides of the same coin |
The 2011 Reid Oration will be given by Peter Hartley, George and Cynthia Mitchell Chair in Sustainable Development and Environmental Economics, Professor of Economics, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University In this lecture, environmental economist Peter Hartley will discuss the global issues of energy security and climate change and the role of effective policy making to manage the challenges they present. Peter Hartley is a 2011 Professor-at-Large at the Institute of Advanced Studies, The University of Western Australia and Visiting Professor, UWA Business School. He is President-elect of the US Association for Energy Economics (USAEE) and has been a member of the executive council since 2008. |
| Safe Climate campaign meeting |
SATURDAY 30th JULY, 2PM Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth - next to McIver station) All welcome. Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information. |
| Gaslands screening |
Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, Perth - next to McIver station) Part vérité travelogue, part exposé, part mystery, part showdown, GasLand is a compelling and emotional first-person story of discovery and, ultimately, empowerment. |
| Sustainable Energy Futures - A public forum |
Scott Ludlam (Greens) DATE: Tuesday, April 19 |
| Safe Climate campaign meeting |
SATURDAY 16th APRIL, 2PM Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth - next to McIver station) Hear a reportback from the Climate Summit and discuss future plans for the Safe Climate campaign. All welcome. Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information. |
| Climate Summit 2011 |
April 9-11, 2011 The national Community Climate Network will be holding its third summit for grassroots climate action groups and activists to share information and coordinate actions to build the community movement for real action on climate change. The 2011 summit will be held in Melbourne. |
| Protest against 32 million tonnes of pollution from James Price Point gas hub! |
After a summer of extreme weather events, now is the time to say YES! to immediate strong action on climate change. |
| Rally for Climate Action |
12 noon Wednesday March 23 Main Entrance, Perth Convention Centre Opponents of action on climate change are organising a rally against pricing carbon, this Wednesday, 23rd March. While Safe Climate Perth doesn't have a position on a carbon price, we are encouraging people to attend this counter-demonstration later the same day, to show strong support for real action on climate change. Bring your placcards and banners calling for real action on climate change! renewable energy not fossil fuels and nukes! expanded public transport and an end to deforestation! |
| Safe Climate campaign meeting |
SATURDAY 19th MARCH, 2PM Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth - next to McIver station) Help plan the March 28 action against James Price Point Gas Hub. All welcome. Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information. |
| Action to tell ANZ to clean up their act |
March 3rd 2011, 10am ANZ Mall branch, 237 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 ANZ bank claims that it 'lives in your world', when in reality it is financing the pollution of your world. |
| Gas hub air pollution talk |
Gas hub air pollution talk - Wed, March 16th Dr Sue Graham-Taylor will introduce the evening and speak about air pollution pressures and the impacts from industrialisation of the region. Then Jane Bremmer and David Munut from Alliance for a Clean Environment (ACE) will give presentations on the air pollution impacts and failings of the Government study in this special presentation on the Kimberley gas hub. |
| Plan WA: 100% Renewable Energy |
Monday 14 March 5.45pm for a 6pm start Perth Town Hall Corner Barrack and Hay St Free entry RSVP at http://zcaperthlaunch.eventbrite.com |
| Clean Up Australia: renewables, not fossil fuels! ban uranium mining! |
Speakout 1pm, Sunday 6 March Murray St mall (in shade near Myer/Forest Chase overpass) Perth Lots of people are volunteering to clean up local areas for Clean Up Australia Day. Without wanting to dismiss the importance of local clean-ups, we're holding a speak-out to call for a really clean Australia - one that won't mine uranium, will phase out fossil fuel use and will make a transition to clean renewable energy. For more info ph Chris 0415 922740. |
| Safe Climate Perth banner painting and action planning meeting |
2-4pm, Saturday March 5 Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station) Help get ready for the Clean Up Australia Day speak-out (March 6) with a banner-painting. As we paint, help plan for coming events. The proposed agenda is: 1. Clean Up Australia Day speak-out 2. Beyond Zero Emission Stationary Energy Plan Launch 3. March 28 action/"March for survival" 4. proposal to hold a forum on the carbon tax |
| Land is Life |
Photo Exhibition launch 3pm, Friday March 4 The Woolstores Fremantle Presented by Oxfam and documenting the impact of Tuvalu's king tides. The exhibition runs from 1-11 March, 2011. |
| Raise the climate change issue at CHOGM |
It might be a good idea for Safe Climate people to come along to this meeting to help raise the issue of Climate Change at any CHOGM protests that are organised... [Please pass this on to your lists and contacts.] Dear friends, We are writing to invite you to get involved in organising a progressive response, including protest activities, at the time of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth in October 2011. We are planning an open meeting on Thursday 3 March 2011 at 6:30pm and would like to encourage you to come along and get involved. |
| Safe Climate petition handover |
THURSDAY 24th FEBRUARY, 8:30AM Help support Safe Climate in the presentation of over 8000 petitions to the state parliament by Chris Tallentire MLA. Parliament House Harvest Terrace Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information. |
| Safe Climate campaign meeting |
SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY, 2PM Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth - next to McIver station) Bring your ideas and enthusiasm for a Safe Climate. All welcome. Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information. |
| First Safe Climate meeting 2011 |
SATURDAY 22nd JANUARY 2011, 2PM Perth Activist Centre (15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth - next to McIver station) This will be our first meeting for 2011 which will focus on planning our next campaign plans for the year. Phone Kamala 0417 319 662 for more information. |
| Climate Action at the WACA |
9am, Fri 17 December students, jammers, lovers, artists, environmentalists, living breathing human beings; this is a call out to you! |
| Oil Shock: Peak oil and Australia’s vulnerability |
Featuring Professor Kjell Aleklett Thursday 16 December, 5.45pm (for a 6pm start) to 7pm The Greens WA Office, 445 Hay Street Perth Kjell Aleklett is Professor of Physics and leader of the Global Energy Systems Group at Uppsala University, Sweden. His interest in global energy issues began in 1994. He co-founded ASPO and has been its President since 2003 and organised the first International Workshop on Oil Depletion in 2002. |
| Rally: A Safe Climate is a human right |
SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER, 12 noon
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| Speakout and group submission against Margaret River coal mine |
WHERE: Hay Street Mall (William Street end) WHEN: Thurs 9 December WHAT: 11:30am - 12:30pm Stall encouraging community submissions 12:30pm Community speakout on Margaret River Coal mine 1pm Proceed to EPA office (168 St Georges Terrace, Perth) to hand over submissions |
| Climate Policy: What’s going on, where are we headed and what does it mean for WA? |
Wednesday 8 December, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Alexander Library Auditorium, Francis Street, Northbridge Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam will host a public discussion that provides an insight and update on the Federal Parliament’s Climate Change Committee and the Greens’ plan for action on climate change in 2011. |
| All aboard: Fremantle road to rail |
 Towards a truck-free, car-free future Speakers include: |
Renewables Not Gas
SATURDAY 16th JULY, 3 for 3:30PM
How can we decarbonise and decentralise our electricity grid? Come along and discuss this with international expert
Gather at Wesley Church, cnr Hay St and William St, Perth
Join Safe Climate for a speak-out and group submission to the Environmental Protection Authority against the proposed new coal mine at Margaret River.
Climate Policy: What’s going on, where are we headed and what does it mean for WA?
