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Walk Against WarmingThe Walk against Warming was enormously successful. Around 800 people gathered in Newcastle to send the message that we must move BEYOND COAL... Between 10 and 12,000 people rallied in Sydney, and 120 people walked through rainy Maitland. Congratulations to all concerned, especially Climate Action Newcastle (CAN), the Maitland Greens and the Nature Conservation Council. Stay tuned for more action you can take against climate change. Join the movement by getting involved either with CAN or Rising Tide. -------------- Join hundreds of thousands of people world wide on an International Day of Action against climate change. International Day of Action on Climate Change Saturday 4th November, 2006
Everybody else is walking, but in Newcastle, you can lie on the beach against climate change! Join your community in action on November 4th Newcastle action: gather at 1pm at Nobby's Beach and spell out the words: "BEYOND COAL . . . RENEWABLE ENERGY!" organised by Climate Action Newcastle: www.climateaction.org.au Maitland action: Walk from Maitland Post Office to Maitland Park, start 10am. Bring own lunch if staying in the park. Sydney action: Meet 11am Martin Place, Sydney www.walkagainstwarming.org see the walk against warming website for details of events in other cities and regional areas Join the growing movement of Australians demanding deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions through: ▪ Renewable energy targets For more information or to help promote the day, call The Nature Conservation Council on: 9279 2466 or email: ehowden@nccnsw.org.au for local information, call the HCEC. |
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