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Why climate science divides people along political lines
Article by George Monbiot. Published in the Guardian 24th August 2010 – posted by Anna O’Brien (former ORCA Secretary) This was Australia’s second climate change election. Climate change deposed the former leaders of both main parties: Kevin Rudd (Labor) because his position was too weak, Malcolm Turnbull (Liberals) because his position was too strong. When [...]
Compare Corangamite Candidate responses to 5 questions
Use our poll widget (right hand of this post) to help us send a clear message to Federal Candidates. To help with comparison, ORCA asked Federal Candidates for responses to the following questions: 1. Do you agree that human induced Climate Change requires urgent action? 2. Do you endorse the Beyond Zero Emissions stationary energy [...]
ORCA takes action to replace Hazelwood power station
In Tuesday’s light winter’s rain, ORCA’s Co-Chairs were joined by Greens Candidate for Corangamite, Mike Lawrence in an expression of support for the campaign to replace Hazelwood power station. Left to right: Mike Lawrence, and ORCA Co-Chairs Simon Pockley, Matt Armstrong Hazelwood power station is the most greenhouse intensive major power station operating in Australia. [...]
Help ORCA take action on Hazelwood: Tuesday 13th 3:30pm (market site)
ORCA has been asked to contribute a visible action to the switch off Hazelwood campaign. You can help make a photo using the Switch off Hazelwood logo. We will meet at the Apollo Bay Market site on Tuesday 13th July at 3:30pm sharp. We may also be joined by Greens Candidate for Corangamite, Mike Lawrence, [...]
Replace Hazelwood with 100% renewable energy
This is a statement from the Climate Emergency Network and other campaigners for circulation within the climate movement. Please use the ‘have your say’ box below to voice your support or reservation. Sign on statement: The undersigned groups and individual climate campaigners support an inclusive campaign to urgently Replace Hazelwood with 100% renewable energy, including [...]
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