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Climate Action Pittwater Tracey Tipping
Climate Action Pittwater Tracey Tipping
Climate Action Pittwater Tracey Tipping
Professor Peter Newman
Infrastructure Australia
GPO Box 594, Canberra ACT 2601
Dear Professor
Climate Action Groups believe that global demand for coal will begin rapidly
declining as the world starts taking action to reduce global emissions and
avoid dangerous climate change.
While Australia’s existing coal loading facilities may not be keeping pace with
demand at present, these bottlenecks will undoubtedly begin to ease as
global demand for coal falls.
Groups note that we are in the midst of one of the worst global economic
meltdowns we have ever seen and that every taxpayer dollar we spend is
precious. Senior economist, Lord Nicholas Stern, has consistently stressed
that “countries that sink their treasure now into a dirty coal infrastructure or
highcarbon production methods are not only jeopardising the health of the
planet, they are jeopardising their own economic future.” 2
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SMH (1 Apr 09), “Scrap coal plan, says Rudd’s man”, Matthew Moore, Urban Affairs Editor.
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Stern (Mar 09), “Economic meltdown no reason to delay” Carbon & Environment Daily.
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should demonstrate a strong business case as well as a strong environmental
one. Groups believe it is unlikely that expanding coal infrastructure in Australia
would meet either of those important requirements.
The Climate Action Groups signing this letter do not support the continued
use of coalfired power generation in Australia’s electricity mix. Groups are
calling for the Government to assist coalfired generators and affected
communities as part of a just and fair transition for this sector and believe that
all assistance given by the Government to this sector should be conditional on
an orderly and detailed phaseout plan.
The contact for this letter is Tracey Tipping (Climate Action Pittwater,
tracey@eternalsource.com.au, ph: 0411 861 269).
Yours sincerely
Climate Action Groups
1. Alpine Riverkeepers, NSW
2. Ararat Greenhouse Action Group Inc, VIC
3. Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE), VIC
4. Ballina Climate Action Network, NSW
5. Bathurst Community Climate Action Network, NSW
6. Bayside Climate Change Action Group, VIC
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7. Beenleigh Community for Cool Change, QLD
8. Bendigo Sustainability Group, VIC
9. Beyond Zero Emissions, VIC
10. Boroondara Sustainability Network, VIC
11. Broadwater Community Dunecare, NSW
12. Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC), QLD
13. Citizens Climate Campaign, NSW
14. Clean Energy For Eternity Bega, NSW
15. Clean Energy For Eternity Eurobodalla, NSW
16. Clean Energy For Eternity CoomaMonaro, NSW
17. Clean Energy For Eternity Jindabyne, NSW
18. Clean Energy For Eternity Manly, NSW
19. Clean Energy For Eternity Mosman, NSW
20. Clean Energy For Eternity Palerang, NSW
21. Clean Energy For Eternity Shoalhaven, NSW
22. Clean Energy For Eternity Snowy River, NSW
23. Climate Action Canberra, ACT
24. Climate Action Hobart, TAS
25. Climate Action Newcastle (CAN), NSW
26. Climate Action Newtown, NSW
27. Climate Action Pittwater, NSW
28. Climate Action Tomaree (WG of EcoNetwork Port Stephens), NSW
29. Climate Change BalmainRozelle, NSW
30. Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association Inc, VIC
31. Darebin Climate Action Now, VIC
32. Darwin Climate Action Group, NT
33. Drummoyne/Canada Bay/Lowe Climate Action Group, NSW
34. Emerald for Sustainability, VIC
35. Epping Beecroft Climate Action Group, NSW
36. Families Facing Climate Change, VIC
37. Greenleap Strategic Institute, VIC
38. Gold Coast & Hinterland Environment Council (GECKO), QLD
39. Hepburn Renewable Energy Association (HREA), VIC
40. Jamberoo FutureCare, NSW
41. Katoomba Area Climate Action Now, NSW
42. Kiama Greens, NSW
43. Kyogle Climate Action Network, NSW
44.Lighter Footprints, VIC
45. Lismore Climate Action Group, NSW
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46. Locals into Victoria’s Environment (LIVE), VIC
47. Mount Alexander Sustainability Group, VIC
48. National Toxics Network, NSW
49. ParraCAN, NSW
50. PlugIn Australia, NSW
51. People for a Safe Climate, NSW
52. Quest 2025, QLD
53. SEEChange Inc, ACT
54. SouthEast Region Conservation Alliance (SERCA), NSW
55. Surf Coast Energy Group, VIC
56. Sustainability in Stonnington, VIC
57. Sustainable Environment Education Development Inc, VIC
58. Sutherland Climate Action Network, NSW
59. The Pacific Calling Partnership, NSW
60. Unfolding Futures, NSW
61. Victorian Climate Action Centre, VIC
62. Wodonga and Albury Towards Climate Health (WATCH), VIC
63. Yarra Climate Action Now!, VIC
64. Yarra Valley Climate Action Group, VIC
65. Zero Carbon Network, SA
Endorsement by Conservation Councils
1. Conservation Council ACT Region (incl. 120 Member Groups)
2. Conservation Council of South Australia (incl. 50 Member Groups)
3. Conservation Council of Western Australia (incl. 95 Affiliate Groups)
4. Environment Tasmania Inc (incl. 26 Member Groups)
5. Nature Conservation Council of NSW (incl. 120 Member Groups)
Endorsement by Faithbased Organisations
1. Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (Australia), Justice and Peace Centre,
(Director Father Claude Mostowik msc)
2. Pax Christi Australia (National President, (Father Claude Mostowik
msc)
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More about Climate Action Groups
Climate Action Groups are collectives of ordinary but impassioned Australians
who have come together in their local communities to act on climate change.
Climate Action Groups have experienced extraordinary growth over the past
few years, with over 200 groups (representing thousands of people) currently
operating in local communities across Australia.
The dedication and determination of these groups is testimony to a deeply felt
community concern about the threat of climate change and increasing unease
in the community about the direction of climate policy in Australia.
In early February 2009, the first ever Climate Action Summit was held in
Canberra, bringing together over 500 participants representing around 150
Climate Action Groups. The summit was a tremendous success and has lead
to greater organisation, communication and collaboration among groups.
Climate Action Groups are rapidly proving themselves to be a powerful force
in the public climate debate in Australia.