Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and a major cause of global warming, yet we don’t know the real extent of methane emissions from mining and processing of fossil fuels. We can use Methane Zero’s template to call for quick action to cut methane emissions by stopping new coal and gas and reducing emissions from existing mines.
Tag Archives: Gas
Nanna Podcast released
When Nannas Marie and Kathy were in Canberra for The Australia Institute‘s Climate Summit in March we were invited to do a podcast in their sound studio. The podcast’s editor did a good job of weaving us in with the big picture and their research. We thank the team at the Institute for making usContinue reading “Nanna Podcast released”
Nanna News
Sydney Nannas stomped on Santos during their AGM – see the video; Gomeroi People vs Santos and the State of NSW go back to the National Native Title Tribunal; Nannas visit a wood recycling place in Marrickville; must see koala video about NSW’s carbon credit scheme.
Renewable energy research
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.
Fire damage to Pilliga gas infrastructure
Sydney Nannas have called for an independent assessment of all Santos infrastructure after the Duck Creek fire swept through their gas fields in the Pilliga Forest in December 2023.
Atlas Network Update 2026
Late 2023 Nannas became aware of the Atlas Network, an international organisation that funds and facilitates the development of neo-liberal right-wing think tanks. The talking points of the Institute for Public Affairs’ (IPA) have been pushed out by far-right politicians and the Murdoch Media for many years. But Atlas is something even more sinister.
Sydney Stop Coal Seam Gas rally – 14 September
Nannas had a great day out last Thursday, joining with Gomeroi people, CWA, Unions NSW, NSW Farmers and Lock the Gate to tell the NSW government that coal seam gas development must not be allowed to go ahead in NSW. Together we chanted “City and Country United we Stand – Protect our Water, Protect ourContinue reading “Sydney Stop Coal Seam Gas rally – 14 September”
Nannas on street, in court, in parliament
What a crowded and interesting calendar Nannas had last Wednesday 13 September – on the street, in the court and in the parliament.
Gas Yarns 4 – Pilliga Narrabri Gas Project
I grew up on a farm near The Pilliga and I have early childhood memories of my Dad driving through the forest following the narrow, sandy timber tracks that he knew well, but he’d often pretend to be lost. I would fall for it every time, and when I go to the forest these daysContinue reading “Gas Yarns 4 – Pilliga Narrabri Gas Project”
Gas Yarns 3 – CSG Whistleblower
In 2015 I interviewed farmers, scientists and environmentalists about coal seam gas mining, an industry with big plans for NSW. From their different standpoints they painted an alarming picture of disruption to farming practices and impacts on surface and groundwater supplies, particularly the Great Artesian Basin. How could the Australian state and federal governments allowContinue reading “Gas Yarns 3 – CSG Whistleblower”