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Since 1 January, Byron Shire Council is sourcing 60% of its total electricity needs from one wind farm in the NSW Southern Tablelands (pictured above). The remaining 40% is being sourced from certified GreenPower projects. This means Council has now achieved its 100% renewable energy target five years ahead of its 2027 goal. “Achieving 100 percent of our…
NOW is a time to step up the action. Our ability to fundraise has been severely curtailed during COVID and the floods. Your donation – of any size – can support us in the next few months to: Stage a huge Electric Vehicle Expo at Bangalow showgrounds on 11 September Stimulate appropriate cultural ‘cool burns’…
This Friday whilst NSW is under Covid restrictions the School Strike for Climate will be an online Rally. Climate Change isn’t on hold during the pandemic. We must keep the pressure up with COP26 only 21 days away! The last rally was less than 6 months ago! Here are some pics from that day.
Trailer for Good Fire Sequesters Carbon Two passionate local carbon drawdown champions, fire ecologist Dr Andy Baker and Bundjalung cultural fire practitioner Oliver Costello, encourage us to befriend fire and use it as a regenerative force rather than allow it to be an uncontrolled destructive one. They share their knowledge of the multiple benefits of…
As our Council calls for the NSW Flood Inquiry to increase its terms of reference to include landslips, many people who’s homes suffered extreme levels of damage are grappling with what and how to rebuild. Technology allows us to research far and wide but nothing beats getting the chance to see first hand products and…
While Covid-19 steals the airwaves the IPCC has published its 6th assessment report detailing the latest scientific understanding of what’s happening with our climate today and what we can predict for the future. We reject Scomo’s suggestion that Australia’s role to play is to put our faith in technology. We know we must all play…