The NSW Independent Planning Commission has just approved the Mt Pleasant Coal Optimisation Project near Muswellbrook. The Commission cited the Perrottet government’s policy on coal and gas development in justifying their decision.
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No public funding for gas
Gas companies will struggle to open new gas basins without public money. The Labor government has not yet outlined their position on public funding for gas.
Good News 2 Sept 2022
Click on the image to see links to articles and more good news on hydrogen developments in South Australia and Germany.
Corporate capture explained
The Albanese government has promised us a federal anti-corruption commission, which will be an important step if it comes with teeth. But other deeper measures are needed if we are to shift to a democracy that’s about what people need now and for the future. It’s a big fight we have to have against powerfulContinue reading “Corporate capture explained”
What Nannas are talking about
During Covid lockdowns, Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends had weekly Zoom meetings to generate ideas for campaigning from home and to check that everyone was OK. These sessions proved to be very informative and productive so they have continued. The following was discussed at our last meeting on Friday morning.
Good News 26 Aug 2022
Click on the image to see links to news articles and more news about our energy ministers agreeing about an emissions objective and twin baby pandas.
Nannas Koala Team
Sydney Knitting Nannas has formed a Koala Team to research koalas, write letters to politicians, and help organise rallies with other groups. Koalas need large areas of undisturbed land to survive. Logging and land clearing for development are destroying their habitat in NSW.
Government plan does not protect koalas
You may have signed the Save Sydney Koalas petition to save Sydney’s only remaining healthy koala colony in the Campbelltown area. This week we are asking you to put the word out further into the community.
Good News 19 Aug 2022
Click on the image for links to articles and more good news about emissions, environment and wildlife.
Protect our children
The federal government has a duty of care to protect our children and grandchildren from more climate disasters. But they are talking up new gas and coal projects across the country. Please join parents, grandparents and carers in calling on Tanya Plibersek to lead real climate action. Sign Australian Parents for Climate Action Duty ofContinue reading “Protect our children”
Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends 