http://transitiontour.wordpress.com/

What:

A five-day bus tour through coal communities around NSW to learn about coal, its contribution to climate change and its impacts on communities and environments. The tour is also about promoting the potential for a just transition to a renewable energy future that guarantees jobs and protects communities.

When: 21-26 November 2009

Sat 21st Nov Newcastle – Gloucester – Singleton – Jerrys Plains

Sun 22nd Nov Jerrys Plains – Muswellbrook – Bickham – Caroona

Mon 23rd Nov Caroona – Mudgee – Lithgow

Tues 24th Nov Lithgow – Canberra

Wed 25th Nov Canberra – Katoomba

Thurs 26th Nov Katoomba – Sydney – Lake Macquarie – Newcastle

[There are options for people who can't come for the whole tour]

Why:

Because climate scientists like NASA’s James Hansen have given the planet a five year window to make serious carbon cuts if we are going to avoid crossing dangerous climate tipping points.

Because coal is a massive contributor to Australian and global carbon emissions.

Because communities need green jobs and green industry alternatives to coal mining.

Because we need to work with coal communities to phase out coal for a safe climate.

Who:

Anyone and everyone is welcome! Students, parents, activists, workers, grandparents – anyone who is worried about climate change, and wants to find out more from communities on the ground about how we can work together to make a fair and fast transition to renewables in NSW.

The tour is being organised by an alliance of different groups and individuals in Newcastle. But you don’t have to be from Newcastle to help out or come along!