Last week we had a hummer of a session... Firstly, Tony Moore spoke about the CCC programme to address Global Warming. It was interesting to have Eric Pawson challenge the room to consider whether or not we as a City are being brave enough and embracing the Climate Commission’s goals. That led to … [Read more...]
This Week Rod Carr
This week Rod Carr will join us to talk about the work of the Climate Change Commission Dr Rod Carr thought he had retired. He quit full time work at the end of 2018, let his beard grow until he resembled a 19th century Russian novelist, ran a marathon in North Korea and planned to sit on a … [Read more...]
Demonstration by our young citizens about Global Warming this week
It was wonderful to see students marching on the Council during the week. They marched on the Council demanding action. Our young people, who will be the ratepayers in the future as we dribble into our slop trays, are demanding action. Now. I was delighted to hear how stirred up my 13-year-old … [Read more...]
This Week – CCC speakers
This week we have two CCC topics... The first is explaining to us the proposed changes to the electoral boundaries for Local Government in Christchurch. I promised that we would consider this recently and now is our chance to hear what is being discussed at the Council table which we are able to … [Read more...]
Strike4Climate
Concerned about Climate Change? This Friday at midday let's join the Strike4Climate young people in Cathedral Square https://www.facebook.com/schoolstrike4climatechch … [Read more...]
Electric cars: a Global Warming issue being driven by capitalism
Everybody has a role to play with Global Warming. However I am concerned about capitalism driving the transport solutions to Global Warming. In the past week I have read about two vehicle makers pushing the “fast forward” button with electric vehicle manufacturing. First it was Ford and now … [Read more...]
Climate Change Commission – have your say
Most of us at the Tuesday Club are concerned about Climate Change - it would be great if we turned all that concern into submissions to the Climate Change Commission before 28 March. Rosemary Neave has compiled an extensive document to help you make a submission, you can access it here … [Read more...]
Submission to Climate Change Commission Report
Rosemary writes: It is important for as many of us as possible do a Submission - I have written a guide here, updated regularly it has heaps of resources to inspire you and a how to guide. It is the easiest submission process I have ever done. Science is not the problem here, political will … [Read more...]
Climate emergency: councils plan to increase emissions
The plan – what does it mean? You may think: “Surely, we’ve got to do something about climate change; isn’t this the way forward?” And that’s the crux of the matter. Yes, climate change should be at the forefront of all decision making. Greater Christchurch's public transport proposal will make … [Read more...]
International warning on Climate Change:
International Scholars Warning on Societal Disruption and Collapse A public letter signed by over 250 scientists and scholars from 30 countries, calls on policy makers to engage more with the growing risk of societal disruption and collapse due to damage to the climate and environment. The … [Read more...]
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