Articles tagged: Climate Action Team
Target is underwhelming
A new climate target aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 2035 has disappointed Colac Otway environmentalists who say it is “not enough”.
Government to phase out gas
The State Government’s new gas policy has been welcomed by environmental voices in the community, while others say it’s a wait-and-see situation.
Protecting the environment
With today marking World Environment Day, Climate Action Team member Jeff Cooke has reflected on how Colac and district can be more environmentally friendly.
Waiting for planting guidelines
Climate Action Team secretary Jeff Cooke is still waiting for Colac Otway Shire Council to release guidelines on nature strip plantings.
Greening report reveals Colac’s lack of trees
A shire-wide urban greening report has revealed Colac’s lack of tree cover, while there is an abundance of grass and concrete in the township.
Urban forester to assist residents
One of Australia’s leading urban foresters will assist Colac and other communities across Colac Otway Shire to be greener and support a long-term project to address climate change.
Climate team’s garden display
Green thumbs, gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers will have a chance to explore six different gardens around the Colac district this weekend, as part of the Climate Action Team’s open garden fundraiser.
No approval for nature-strip planting
Climate Action Team members are frustrated that a nature-strip planting demonstration in Colac planned for this month cannot proceed because council guidelines were “under review”.
Great gardens inspire greening
Green-thumbs, foodies and nature lovers will be spoiled for choice at the Climate Action Team’s upcoming open garden event, featuring unique gardens around the Colac district.
Greening project to reduce impact
Colac Otway’s Climate Action Team knows the importance of trees in keeping cities and towns cool.
Simple ways to cut power use
Colac and district residents have learnt from a national energy expert about simple DIY fixes to make their homes more energy efficient.
Candidates challenge voters
Wannon election candidates have pushed to make the electorate marginal and outlined their environment policies during a Colac forum.
Wannon candidates challenged
A local environmental activism group has organised a public forum for political candidates to present their policies on climate change, after the release of a recent climate report.
Lukewarm reception for warming plan
Environmentalists said a lack of a new mid-term target, refusal to slow down fossil fuel industries and limited outcomes for regional Australia weighed down a Federal Government net-zero plan and would see the nation fall further behind in the race to address global warming.
Dismay at council’s green targets
Colac environmentalists are repeating calls for stronger short-term climate action from Colac Otway Shire Council, and say current plans don’t go far enough.
Call to scrap fossil fuel plans
Colac Otway climate campaigners have urged the Federal Government to heed a global energy agency’s warning against new fossil fuel investment to prevent drastic global warming impacts.
Kids encouraged to join rally
A group of Colac and district climate activists are taking a stand and encouraging other community members to join them.
Plenty of reasons to strip
Colac Otway’s Climate Action Team is promoting the use of nature strips as part of an urban greening campaign.
Climate Action Team call on councillors for support
Colac Otway Shire’s Climate Action Team are continuing to call on Colac Otway Shire Council for action on climate change.
