If you are not already coming, we would love to see you at our PECANÂ Meet the Candidates event!
                4–6pm, Sunday 4 August
                Heroes Room, St Kilda RSL
                Acland Street St Kilda
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At this event, you can meet the ‘climate-friendly’ candidates standing in the Port Phillip Council elections this October. After 4 years of Council division and denial, electing a progressive Council in the upcoming elections is critical for climate action in the City of Port Phillip, and for collaboration with other nearby Councils as well.
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This Council election comes at a crucial point: we need to support progressive, climate-focused candidates as much as we can. We need people power and financial support, so you can donate here, or email us if you can help out with the PECAN campaign.
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A recent, and good, opinion article explains how the Albanese Government has taken its foot off the accelerator combating climate change, and it will cost us dearly in the long run.
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Our friends at Bayside Climate Crisis Action Group (BCCAG) are holding their AGM and 15th birthday celebration on 29 August, where Tim and Coni Forcey will be speaking. Tim is famous for his My Efficient Electric Home handbook and Facebook group.Â
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Our friend Gio Fitzpatrick, the naturalist who spoke so passionately about biodiversity at PECAN’s Urban Forest Strategy forum, has a series of fascinating talks on his Instagram feed – take a look!
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It is interesting that China, which is often touted as a firm believer in nuclear energy, is now installing the wind and solar equivalent of five large nuclear power stations per week. They should reach their 2030 renewables target this month, about 5 years early! see here for details.