Tom Morton is in the final stages of a large collaborative research project on the social legitimacy of renewable energy in India, Germany and Australia. Tom spoke to the Sydney Knitting Nannas before our recent meeting at Customs House. His research focuses on Australia and what the Federal Government is doing.
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Atlas Network
Late last year Nannas became aware of the Atlas Network, an international organisation that funds and facilitates the development of neo-liberal right-wing think tanks. We knew about The Institute for Public Affairs (IPA) and we’ve seen their talking points pushed out by Tony Abbott and the Murdoch Media for many years. But Atlas is something evenContinue reading “Atlas Network”
Nanna arrested at Newcastle
A big week for Nannas from all over NSW with a large gathering at the Rising Tide Blockade in Newcastle – lots of fun and excitement.
Sign the Coal Watch Petition
In NSW the coal extensions keep on coming through the planning system. There’s no sign so far that the ALP is changing from the fossil fuel mining policies of the Liberal Nationals.
Sydney water under threat
The Angus Place coal mine is near Lithgow and lies beneath the Gardens of Stone protected conservation area. Centennial Coal plans to expand the mine at further risk to this extraordinary site. Their next step in that direction is an attempt to dump contaminated water into Sydney’s Water Catchment, by-passing the treatment plant.
Nannas visit Minister for Climate Change, and koala activists
New signs, reels and radio interview. It all happened last week when news of extreme heat, wildfires, floods and ice melts around the world told us that climate change is happening faster than most climate scientists predicted, and global tipping points are closer than we thought.
Letter to Minister for Climate Change
The following letter was delivered to the electorate office of Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy on Thursday 27 July 2023.
No new coal letter
This week a letter from the Sydney Knitting Nannas was sent to Paul Scully, NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces with copies to both state and federal Environment Ministers about approvals for new coal mines and expansions, and Australia’s responsibility for Scope 3 emissions.
Nanna loops rally against NAB and Tamboran
Manly Nannas brought together Pittwater and Sydney Nannas, XR and their drummers, Move Beyond Coal and others at Friday afternoon’s noisy rallies in Manly.
Busy Nanna Week
This was an exceptionally busy week for Nannas with three fossil fuel protests on successive days in Sydney and a court case involving Nannas in Newcastle. With a growing number of Nannas the load is spread with a different group rallying for each event.