The Climate Action Group (CAG) had an active 2008 and we look forward to more activity in 2009. This year is a critical one for the environment and it is now that pressure needs to be applied to the government to introduce realistic emissions targets (see Emperor Rudd has NO clothes).
Water is a big issue for Alice not only because it is a finite resource and we live in a desert, but pumping it from the bore fields to our homes is a major user of electricity – and that makes it a major carbon emitter. Implementation of the Alice Springs Water Efficiency Study was a major focus last year. The CAG produced a brief film to introduce the ideas around water conservation to the public, our public servants and politicians. ALEC has a place on the Alice Water Advisory Council and we seek to use our position to advance the cause further.
Our other success last year was getting input to the NT Climate Change Issues Paper which the Chief Minister launched in the lead up to the election. Unfortunately there has been much silence on this since. So one of the campaigns for 2009 will be to get the government moving on this.
A third focus for this year will be efficient building design. This will link in with the broader ALEC theme of resilience and sustainability.
So another active year awaits us. If you are interested come and join our dynamic group. The first meeting will be in February, date yet to be announced. Meetings are usually in the evenings about monthly with activity going on lots of the time. Watch this communication.
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