Category Archives: Action

Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends support 350.org’s petition to the federal government on climate action. The current laws do not cover all fossil fuel projects, despite their significant impact on the environment.

Politicians tell us to keep signing petitions, writing letters and submissions, organising and going to events. Change comes when a lot of people want it and they are vocal about it. 

The reform of our federal environmental law is underway and we can all have our say. Some of the changes proposed so far are positive, like national standards and a national protection agency. But there are some whopping absences – like no government protection of a liveable climate. And developers could be allowed to buyContinue reading “Have your say on environmental law”

When we talk to politicians they always say to keep signing petitions, writing letters and submissions, organising and going to events. That’s how MPs learn what topics are important to the us, the voters. 

Appin Road is a major road in south-west Sydney. It has been a death trap for the precious Campbelltown koalas, adding to threats from massive housing developments. Now Appin Road is to be upgraded but not in a way that will protect koalas.

Support the Manyana community this week to save the Manyana Special Conservation Reserve from bulldozing by Ozy Homes.

The Queensland government just approved the Winchester South coal mine. As Queenslanders struggle to recover from extreme weather events made worse by climate change their government has agreed to the biggest greenfields coal mine proposal in the country. And it may not stop until 2050!

Please sign the petition and take a few extra minutes to read about why saving Pine Creek State Forest near Coffs Harbour from clear felling is important. The petition calls for the logging to be stopped and for a permanent and safe forest corridor for koalas and other species.

Market Forces is a non-government organization that tracks investments in climate-wrecking fossil fuel projects and promotes ethical investments. They have worked out which superannuation funds are still investing in fossil fuels despite the climate emergency.

The Albanese Government is considering billions in extra funding for the Middle Arm gas hub, which will fast-track fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.