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Peter Newman – a global perspective on transport and cities of the future
A man of hope rather than despair, Peter Newman was instrumental in saving Perth’s rail system. He has been foundational in creating many revitalised city designs round the world and is now an IPCC Report lead author.
Living in a Clean Economy – do not miss Tom Kompas, Peter Newman & Anthea Harris. A message from Carolyn
For years we have been told that we can’t move to renewables and keep our economy growing. The take home point from Lighter Footprints October 31 Forum is that is no longer the case. In fact the reverse is true…
Regenerative Agriculture – massive climate action potential
Agriculture, Regeneration and Climate by Matilda Bowra Over 80 people filled the Guide Hall at Faversham Road in Canterbury on 25 September to hear advocate Bev Middleton and former farmer and Chairman of Healthy Soils Australia Thomas Nicholas speak about...
Leaflets, posters, front of house – we need you for the Forum! A message from Carolyn
Our volunteers are our strength – we are building towards a fantastic October forum and we need your help. A huge thanks to all who picked up leaflet bundles, and posters – plus an invitation to join the working group this coming Monday. Living in a Clean Economy is going to be so inspiring.
Well over 100,000 in Melbourne for the Global Climate Strike
Melbourne turned out in force for the global Climate Strike – kids, parents, First Nations and Pacific, workers and grandparents overflowed Treasury Gardens. Organisers called it at 150,000. Poignant signs, kids on shoulders, music and puppets and sheer determination to act on climate.
Point of clarification
Point of clarification about the imputation that Lighter Footprints, by association, is behind the Section 44 claim against Josh Frydenberg. For the record, Lighter Footprints is a long standing local climate action group in the Kooyong and adjacent electorates....
The Heat Is On – 2019 federal election forum wrap-up
Where do the Kooyong candidates stand on climate? Watch the Facebook Live recording of the event here and relive a fantastic night.
Clean Energy Disruption Forum
One year ago, energy expert and media commentator Simon Holmes a Court packed out our hall for his take on what is going on with energy policy in Australia. Since then we have had a tumultuous time in politics, including a new PM, kicked off by the failure of yet...
Don’t Mention the Emergency? – Jane Morton
Don’t Mention the Emergency? November 28th Welcome to our next event, the last public meeting of the year - “Don't mention the Emergency” The earth is too hot. But we do have effective, affordable solutions if we can scale up action rapidly. Jane Morton, an...
Climate Change: Why should I care? – October forum wrap-up
Over 400 people attended our forum in Hawthorn Arts Centre on Tuesday 30 October. Forum short videos Our editors have now finished syncing up the sound and vision and chopping up the long video into some bite sized chunks so you can listen again to what our...
Forests and Climate Change – what is the connection?
Next Monthly Meeting - September 26 2018 Forests and Climate Change - what is the connection? Come and hear Chris Taylor and Maggie Riddington give their perspectives on forests. Chris has worked fro many years researching the way that forests work. He is also a...
Project Drawdown
Wednesday 29th August, AGM and Speakers Our AGM is on Wed August 29. The hall will be ready to receive you at 6.30pm for 7pm start, at the Guide Hall in Faversham Rd Canterbury. The AGM will be in the first half hour of our motherly meeting and will run from from 7...
Call to Action! Inspiring speakers for July 2018 Meeting
Julia Croatto is the convenor of ACF Boroondara. In her own words: I have been a longtime ACF supporter but only became more active at last year's Convergence event (in September). At that weekend event we were grouped regionally and I found myself with several...
Home Batteries – what can they do for you?
Energy independence? Cheaper power bills? Less pollution? What can home batteries do for you? There's been a lot of buzz about batteries for home energy storage. Some pundits are talking about disconnecting from the grid. This talk takes a look at home battery...
Affordable Energy and a Safe Climate – Community Forum wrap up
Speakers will share expert knowledge and objective comment on the current policies of the Labor, Liberal and Green Parties and demonstrate effective pathways to achieve affordable energy and a safe climate. The panel Tristan Edis: Outline of the challenges...
Australia’s clean energy transition can start in Victoria – Mark Wakeham
Wednesday May 30 7 pm for 7.30 pm Guide Hall - Faversham Rd Canterbury Mark Wakeham - CEO Environment Victoria Mark is CEO of Environment Victoria, one of Australia’s leading environment charities, and Board co-chair of the Sunrise Project. He’s been involved...
Making Canberra sit up and take notice – David Spratt
Wednesday March 28 7 for 7:30pm Guide Hall - Faversham Rd Canterbury With a conservative elected government in Canberra, whose views and actions range from climate-denialism to inadequate policy responses, what narratives about global warming might help change the way...
Reasons to be Cheerful – Clean Energy trends for 2018 with Simon Holmes à Court
Come and hear our speaker to start a big year. Simon Holmes à Court "Reasons to be Cheerful" Many of us are frustrated by the toxic political and media environment surrounding renewable energy and climate change. While this frustration is justified, there are many...
The Baseload Myth and National Energy Guarantee – November 2017 Meeting
Mick Nolan and Ric Brazzale gave excellent presentations at our last Lighter Footprints meeting on 29 November: here's some links! Exploding the Baseload Myth by Mick Nolan & National Energy Guarantee by Ric Brazzale You can also view the full video on our...
Guarding the Galilee Screening Thursday 2 November 7pm – come on down!
Thursday 2 November at 7:00 PM 1 Faversham Rd, Canterbury , VIC 3126 ACF Boroondara and Lighter Footprints would like to invite you to a screening of Guarding The Galilee: a 30 minute documentary film that takes us inside the fight to stop Adani's Carmichael coal...
Rethinking Cement – Vanessa Petrie
Wednesday October 25 7 pm for 7.30 pm Guide Hall - Faversham Rd Canterbury You can read BZE's new report here: Rethinking Cement: Research Report: A pathway to zero carbon cement The cement industry contributes 21% of all Australian emissions. There has been little...
The push for Victoria’s first Climate Budget – Leigh Ewbank
Wednesday September 27 7 pm for 7.30 pm Guide Hall - Faversham Rd Canterbury Can Victoria can lead the country on climate action? The push for Vic's first climate budget Despite alarming melting of the polar icecaps and unprecedented bleaching of the Great Barrier...
Road to Damascus moment on energy & climate? Expert panel on the Chief Scientist’s Report
Wed August 30 AGM for Lighter Footprints 7pm for 7.30 start Guide Hall Faversham Rd Canterbury Followed by Panel discussion: Australia’s Road to Damascus moment in energy and climate change – What we can learn from the Chief Scientist’s report and what Finkel left...
My Efficient Electric Home – Tim Forcey
Wednesday July 26 7 pm for 7.30 pm Guide Hall - Faversham Rd Canterbury Tim Forcey - "My Efficient Electric Home" Tim Forcey is an independent energy advisor with over 35 years of experience. With the University of Melbourne, Tim has researched and written...
The Big Coal Hoax – Forum wrap-up
Our (sold out) forum was packed out with 600 people who came to hear Alan Kohler and watch the the film Guarding the Galilee. What a terrific night! Video is available here. If you would like a copy of Alan Kohler's address, please email ci@the.inter.net.au. ...