Thinking globally, acting locally

Newcastle climate action 10 February 2007, 1pm

Climate change is the greatest threat to the future of our beautiful planet, to all its' species diversity, and to human safety, health, peace, and wellbeing.

It is up to us all to reduce our own impact and to contribute to broader positive change in whatever ways we are able. As citizens of NSW - a major coal exporter and contributor to the global climate crisis - we can set an example for the rest of the world by supporting a just transition from a fossil fuel based economy to a clean renewable energy future.

Why won't the State Government facilitate investment in renewables? Why can't we manufacture wind turbines and solar panels in the Hunter?

With plans afoot to double coal exports, Newcastle Port is at the coal face of global ecological disaster. Any expansion of the world's already largest coal port would be directly opposite to the changes we must make to achieve a positive future for the planet, the people of the world, the people of NSW.

At 1pm, 10 February 2007, Newcastle Harbour will see a peaceful vigil and press conference at Horseshoe Beach, accompanying a colourful floating community demonstration against NSW coal expansion.

Placards, banners, rubber duckies, kayaks, canoes, yachts, surfboards, rafts, floating banners, pontoons, peddle boats, row boats, water bikes, sail boats - people united for a sustainable future!

Kayak training days will take place in the lead-up to the event.

Trained First Aid practitioners will be present to ensure safety on the day.

Let's send a clear message to everyone in the lead up to the March State election:

--> no new coal loaders
--> no new coal mines
--> investment in renewables
--> a just transition for a sustainable future