Over-extraction of water in the upper Murray Darling Basin rivers has caused years of low and non-existent flows, with resulting devastation of the Darling Baaka. But now the NSW government has in its hands a blueprint for turning it around – let’s call for its full and timely implementation.
Category Archives: Action
Blue-Green Grid
Most of us have been in battles to save Sydney’s bushland habitats, waterways, tree canopy and open spaces. We’ve won some but we’ve lost some. The warming climate and pressure for more housing make this an important time for strong action by the state government. There needs to be a clear plan and collaboration withContinue reading “Blue-Green Grid”
Seafood labelling
Sign a petition to demand to know what seafood you are eating – the species, its origin, and how it was caught or farmed. Australia’s rules on seafood labelling are decades behind many countries. Research has shown that at least 1 in 10 seafood products in Australia are mislabelled.
Electrify NSW
Switching to electric saves money, is better for your health and helps the planet. The NSW government must support the most vulnerable – households with low incomes, social housing residents and others to move from gas to electricity.
Fix our environment laws
This week we can use Birdlife Australia’s mail campaign to write to our federal politicians about the urgent need to fix our environment laws. Tell your federal MP only real reform of federal environmental laws will stop extinctions.
Actions of the Week 1 July 2024
This week Action of the Week is a ‘clickathon’ as there’s an important message to send to international banks and two open letters to the Minn’s government to sign, and they won’t take long to do.
Petition to remove forestry exemptions
The Commonwealth has power to save our remaining native forests from the devastating logging that’s causing untold harm to the climate, communities and many threatened species. The ALP can choose to protect our forests – they have majority public support, the legislative powers and the numbers in parliament to do it. Sign the petition by The AustraliaContinue reading “Petition to remove forestry exemptions”
Laws protecting our coastal environment are failing
Call on the Minns government to halt coastal developments approved before 2016 until they can be reviewed.
Petition – No more coal expansion in Mudgee Region
The Mudgee region is a great tourist destination, producing food and wine and offering picturesque scenery and adventure in rivers and National Parks.
NSW Forestry continues to log critical habitat
Greater gliders are on the road to extinction – they need us to fight for their habitat. Please take a minute to sign the NatureConservation Council petition to Premier Chris Minns and Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty.