Voters will have a chance to see candidates for the seat of Cook in action at a public forum on climate change next week.
Liberal candidate Scott Morrison will face Labor's Mark Buttigieg and the Greens' Naomi Waizer at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Mr Buttigieg has been hailed by the Sutherland Climate Action Network as being "well ahead of his own party" on climate change.
Forum organiser Jonathan Doig said Mr Buttigieg's responses to the environment movement's survey at TheBigSwitch.org.au had been impressive.
"It's exciting to see a local politician openly support what the scientists tell us is necessary, which the vast majority of voters also want," he said.
"We look forward to a lively and informative debate on Tuesday night."
Mr Doig said Mr Morrison had not yet responded to The Big Switch survey, but has agreed to attend the forum. Candidates will present their climate solutions and then face audience questions.
The forum will be introduced by University of NSW renewable energy expert and author Dr Mark Diesendorf.
Details: 7.30pm Tuesday, October 30, Hazelhurst Regional Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea. Entry by donation. No bookings needed, 0409 049 185
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Monday, October 22, 2007
CANDIDATES FRONT UP TO CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM - MEDIA RELEASE - 22ND OCTOBER 2007
Candidates vying for votes in the federal electorate of Cook have taken up a community group's challenge to face the public at a forum on climate change next week.
Liberal candidate Scott Morrison will face Labor's Mark Buttigieg and The Greens' Naomi Waizer at Hazelhurst next Tuesday at 7:30pm.
Mr Buttigieg has already fired the first shot by supporting a short-term target of at least 30% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2020. He also supports the responsible phase-out of the coal industry, according to his response to the environment movement's The Big Switch online survey, where he scored 4.05 out of 5.
These policies put him way ahead of his own party, which scored just 1.8 out of 5, still ahead of the Liberals at 0.8.
However the public strongly supports his views. A Newspoll in August found 82% of NSW voters do not want a new coal-fired power station[1]. And an Australia-wide Newspoll late last year found 91% believe the federal government should change Australia's energy system from coal to renewable energy[2].
"It's exciting to see a local politician openly support what the scientists tell us is necessary, which the vast majority of voters also want," said forum organiser Jonathan Doig from Sutherland Climate Action Network. "We look forward to a lively and informative debate on Tuesday night."
Mr Morrison has not yet responded to The Big Switch survey, but has agreed to attend the forum.
The Greens' Naomi Waizer scored 5 out of 5 on The Big Switch, but may send an alternate to the forum as she is due to give birth the next day.
Candidates will present their climate solutions and then face questions from the audience. The forum will be introduced by University of NSW renewable energy expert and author Dr Mark Diesendorf.
Details:
IN THE HOT SEAT - candidates for Cook federal electorate front up to climate change.
7.30PM Tuesday 30th October 2007
Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway Gymea
Entry by donation. No bookings neeeded. Refreshments provided.
More information: Jonathan Doig 0409 049185
Websites: sutherlandcan.org.au Ÿ thebigswitch.org.au
Liberal candidate Scott Morrison will face Labor's Mark Buttigieg and The Greens' Naomi Waizer at Hazelhurst next Tuesday at 7:30pm.
Mr Buttigieg has already fired the first shot by supporting a short-term target of at least 30% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2020. He also supports the responsible phase-out of the coal industry, according to his response to the environment movement's The Big Switch online survey, where he scored 4.05 out of 5.
These policies put him way ahead of his own party, which scored just 1.8 out of 5, still ahead of the Liberals at 0.8.
However the public strongly supports his views. A Newspoll in August found 82% of NSW voters do not want a new coal-fired power station[1]. And an Australia-wide Newspoll late last year found 91% believe the federal government should change Australia's energy system from coal to renewable energy[2].
"It's exciting to see a local politician openly support what the scientists tell us is necessary, which the vast majority of voters also want," said forum organiser Jonathan Doig from Sutherland Climate Action Network. "We look forward to a lively and informative debate on Tuesday night."
Mr Morrison has not yet responded to The Big Switch survey, but has agreed to attend the forum.
The Greens' Naomi Waizer scored 5 out of 5 on The Big Switch, but may send an alternate to the forum as she is due to give birth the next day.
Candidates will present their climate solutions and then face questions from the audience. The forum will be introduced by University of NSW renewable energy expert and author Dr Mark Diesendorf.
Details:
IN THE HOT SEAT - candidates for Cook federal electorate front up to climate change.
7.30PM Tuesday 30th October 2007
Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway Gymea
Entry by donation. No bookings neeeded. Refreshments provided.
More information: Jonathan Doig 0409 049185
Websites: sutherlandcan.org.au Ÿ thebigswitch.org.au
Friday, October 19, 2007
Climate Movement Media News Update
I'm delighted to announce that we are now an active member of not only Climate Action Maroubra Beach and Climate Action Pittwater, but also Sutherland Climate Action Network.
Yesterday I spoke with Jonathan Doig from Sutherland Climate Action, and we will be meeting in the near future.
Pittwater Climate Action continues to make progress with the Pittwater High School Solar Power Station project.
Maroubra Beach Climate Action is a little quite at the moment as one of the key people, Kevin James (a carbon trading expert) has gone to Germany for a whilst.
Githabul people - Indigenous Australian tribe recently achieved yet another victory in a "dry run" this past Tuesday. It was held at the Court of Australia, Sydney, and the victory will likely take place on the Githabul people site in mid November.
Airlines and Aviation Companies - I wanted to congratulate the airline industry for being so pro active in regards to programes to offset carbon emissions and such. My associates and I have spoke and exchanged correspondence with number of Airlines including but not limited to Qantas, REX (Regional Express) Virgin Blue and Sky "X".
Carbon trading companies - I remain impressed by the great work and expertise of Australian companies such as Australian Climate Exchange, The Carbon Pool and the Carbon Reduction Institute.
Australian Geographic Society - founded in March 1988 by Dick Smith, I am now delighted to be assisting on a special project thanks to Todd Tai. The Australian Geographic Society has been pro active in environmental matters for a long time and continues strong.
Environmentalists and the environment - I have also rampted up profiles and content on the Media Man Australia company website:
http://www.mediaman.com.au/profiles/environmentalists.html
Thanks for reading.
Best Regards
Greg Tingle
Media Man Australia
Yesterday I spoke with Jonathan Doig from Sutherland Climate Action, and we will be meeting in the near future.
Pittwater Climate Action continues to make progress with the Pittwater High School Solar Power Station project.
Maroubra Beach Climate Action is a little quite at the moment as one of the key people, Kevin James (a carbon trading expert) has gone to Germany for a whilst.
Githabul people - Indigenous Australian tribe recently achieved yet another victory in a "dry run" this past Tuesday. It was held at the Court of Australia, Sydney, and the victory will likely take place on the Githabul people site in mid November.
Airlines and Aviation Companies - I wanted to congratulate the airline industry for being so pro active in regards to programes to offset carbon emissions and such. My associates and I have spoke and exchanged correspondence with number of Airlines including but not limited to Qantas, REX (Regional Express) Virgin Blue and Sky "X".
Carbon trading companies - I remain impressed by the great work and expertise of Australian companies such as Australian Climate Exchange, The Carbon Pool and the Carbon Reduction Institute.
Australian Geographic Society - founded in March 1988 by Dick Smith, I am now delighted to be assisting on a special project thanks to Todd Tai. The Australian Geographic Society has been pro active in environmental matters for a long time and continues strong.
Environmentalists and the environment - I have also rampted up profiles and content on the Media Man Australia company website:
http://www.mediaman.com.au/profiles/environmentalists.html
Thanks for reading.
Best Regards
Greg Tingle
Media Man Australia
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