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About us. Rising Tide Australia is a grassroots Newcastle group taking action against the causes of anthropogenic climate change and for equitable, just, effective, and sustainable solutions to the crisis. We are committed to the principals of Non-violent Direct Action. We are part of the global Rising Tide climate justice movement. We live in the biggest coal port in the cosmos.
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Take ActionMake a submission on the Green PaperThe Australian Government is asking for public comment on its discussion paper (also known as a "Green Paper") on a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. It's important that lots of people write in demanding real action, because powerful industry groups like coal and aluminium will be pushing hard to continue business as usual. We urge you to write a submission. To make it easier, we've drawn up this one-page guide. Submissions are due September 10th. For more info on the process, and to read the discussion paper ("Green Paper") go to the government website. Submitted by administrator on 8 August 2008 - 4:14pm.
Actions against climate changeThis is a dynamic and growing list of the actions you can take to stop climate chaos. It was inspired by Rising Tide UK's 50 things you can do list. If you have any suggested additions, leave a comment at the bottom of this page. If it's genuine, we'll probably add it. Let it never be said that "there's nothing I can do to fight climate change!" Submitted by admin on 29 December 2006 - 11:57am.
Getting involvedTo get involved with Rising Tide Newcastle: Email: risingtide AT risingtide DOT org DOT au Submitted by naught101 on 8 December 2005 - 2:55pm.
Thousand strong direct action shuts down Carrington coal lineEngage Media provide this terrific video from the huge Camp for Climate action protest on Sunday 13th July. It was amazing, powerful, important ... we were proud to be part of it.
Now or never
Alert: July 2008: We have eighteen months left before the last chance to cut greenhouse gas pollution What are you talking about? Submitted by george on 8 July 2008 - 5:18am.
Seven days of climate actionNot many people know that coal exports are NSW’s and Australia’s biggest contribution to climate change… We’ve put together a seven day activist calender for you, to get you started in you coal and climate activism. Submitted by admin on 8 August 2007 - 11:40am.
Take the pledge - stop Newcastle coal export expansion
Stop Plans for New Coal Plants in NSW: Write a LetterThe NSW Government is currently making plans to increase electricity supply in the state, due to growing demand. Although are there are sustainable ways to solve the problem, the government has indicated that the outcome will instead be new coal-fired power stations. Due to our dependency on coal, electricity generation in Australia already accounts for about half our greenhouse pollution emissions, and is therefore our major contribution to global climate change. In NSW, approximately 90% ofelectricity is produced from the combustion of coal. Submitted by Oliver Coleman on 13 January 2006 - 9:13am.
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