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Yarra Climate Action Now

Yarra Climate Action Now

Yarra Climate Action Now is an independent community group based in inner-city Melbourne made up of individuals who are concerned about the climate crisis.

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Vote Climate website and scorecard released

Posted on 12 November 2010 (Permalink)
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The Vote Climate website is now online, with a detailed scorecard comparing the climate policies of the main parties for the upcoming Victorian state election. YCAN has also released a scorecard specifically for the seat of Richmond. Get past the spin and inform your vote.

Brumby’s Quarry Vision

Posted on 7 November 2010 (Permalink)
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Is John Brumby really a leader on climate change or is he dressing up business as usual with spin? Taegen Edwards from YCAN investigates.

YCAN’s 40th Rebranding Birthday Party!

Posted on 8 October 2010 (Permalink)
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Wednesday 3 November, 5.30-6.30pm, 112 Smith St, Collingwood.
For the last nine months, rain, hail or shine, committed members of Yarra Climate Action Now have been “rebranding” Richmond Labor MP Richard Wynne EVERY SINGLE WEEK!
We would like to invite you to celebrate the 40th rebranding in a row with us!

A new coal plant for Victoria?

Posted on 6 August 2010 (Permalink)
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According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the planet has just come through the warmest decade, the warmest 12 months, the warmest six months, and the warmest April, May, and June on record. Despite this, and despite releasing a white paper with a 20% emissions reduction target (YCAN will be analysing the white [...]

Volunteers needed – Replace Hazelwood

Posted on 23 May 2010 (Permalink)

The campaign to Replace Hazelwood power station with renewable energy (and energy efficiency) is gathering strength. You may have seen the coverage in the media recently as well as Hazelwood’s owners’ outrageous attempt to sabotage energy efficiency programs. Hazelwood brown coal-fired power station near Morwell is Australia’s most polluting power station. Replacing it with renewable [...]