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Kateia Kaikai, Adele Evans, Ackeyai Janeiky and 3 more joined A Climate For Change Monday
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For people that are members of unions and concerned about climate change. Discussion about impacts on industry and what "green jobs" means to people and everything in between.See More
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Murray Carew commented on Murray Carew's event 'Resistance Movie Night - The Wind That Shakes The Barley'
Great, see you there, Ronnie.  I look forward to hearing your views on how we can learn from historical resistance movements such as the one portrayed in this film.
Jan 9
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Ronnie Wright commented on Murray Carew's event 'Resistance Movie Night - The Wind That Shakes The Barley'
I’ve watched this film already but will be happy to watch it again.  I’ll see you at the event.
Jan 9
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Resistance Movie Night - The Wind That Shakes The Barley at Turnstyle Community Hub (Brisbane)

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January 14, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm
The new radical environmental movement Deep Green Resistance presents an evening of resistance cinema. We will be raising money for Brisbane Murri Action Group to help them get as many people as possible down to Canberra for the big Invasion Day event on January 26. This is also an event to raise questions, stimulate discussion and inspire action!Gather from 6pm to start the film right on 6:30pmEntry fee: $5… but pay more to fund the resistance!Food and drink will be available to purchaseInvite…See More
Event posted by Murray Carew Jan 9
 
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Ronnie Wright

Goodbye 'Shop Til You Drop' Mentality: Renegade Band of Economists Call for 'Degrowth' Economy

This is a very interesting article that points out the connection between consumption, economic growth, environmental destruction and resource depletion.

I’m very excited about all the talk these days pertaining to the idea of contracting (de-growing) the economy and then reestablishing a steady state economy (no growth). 

Most people don’t even know that a continuously expanding economy has only been around for the past seven generations.  During the vast majority of the time…

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Posted by Ronnie Wright on January 5, 2012 at 11:49am — 1 Comment

Takver

NSW set to hinder wind energy with onerous planning regulations



The NSW Draft planning regulations on wind farms was released on Friday December 23: on the very last working day before Christmas. You don't need to be a cynic to understand the Barrie O'Farrell conservative Government…

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Posted by Takver on December 27, 2011 at 10:40pm — 1 Comment

Cara

"Waiting for the "Heavens to Weep"

I read this great piece on the Inter Press Service site and thought I'd share it here with you on ACFC!

 

"Waiting for the "Heavens to Weep"

By Ignatius Banda

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Dec 20, 2011 (IPS) - Duduzile Sibanda takes a break from preparing her long stretch of land for her maize crop in rural Mberengwa, in Zimbabwe’s…

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Posted by Cara on December 21, 2011 at 10:32am

Takver

Xstrata Ulan coal mine expansion required to offset greenhouse gas emissions



In a landmark judgement concerning climate change, a judge in the NSW Land and Environment Court has given approval for the expansion of the Xstrata Ulan coal mine near Mudgee in Central…

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Posted by Takver on December 15, 2011 at 12:30pm

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