Only 3 weeks to go till the International Day of Climate Action on Sunday, 10th October. Last year, this was the world's most widespread day of political action in history, and this year the protest at Hazelwood power station will be the lead Australian event for this day. Images and media from Hazelwood will therefore be seen around the world as this global day of action unfolds.
On 10/10/10, we'll be rallying at Hazelwood to highlight the causes of climate change, since it's Australia's most greenhouse gas-intensive power station, and one of the dirtiest in the Industrialised world! But we'll also be drawing attention to the real solutions by constructing a model solar thermal power station, as advocated by Beyond Zero Emissions. But we need your help to build it, so please RSVP for this event to help us make this happen, and forward this message to your friends.
Rod Quantock is going to be our MC, and there'll be a range of inspiring speakers, great music, and kids activities. All the details are on our website.
Hazelwood is 2 hours east of Melbourne, and we'll be assisting you with transport, but again please RSVP so we can help you get there.
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Other events leading up to 10/10/10:
Wed, 22nd Oct: Organising meeting
Where: upstairs at Friends of the Earth, 312 Smith St, Collingwood
What time: 4pm-6pm
Why: To organise the protest.
Sun, 26th Sept: Working bee
Where: Northcote High School, St Georges Rd, Northcote
What time: 11am-4pm
Why: To make props, banners, badges, and t-shirts for the action. So come along, and get creative!
Wed, 29th Oct: Organising meeting
Where: Friends of the Earth, 312 Smith St, Collingwood
What time: 6pm-8pm
Why: To organise the protest.
Sat, 2nd Oct: Direct action training
Where:Climate Action Centre Lvl 5, New Building, Victorian Trades Hall Council, cnr Victoria and Lygon Sts, Carlton (enter via carpark on Lygon St)
What time: 10am-4pm
Why: To skill-up for the ongoing campaign against Hazelwood.
Sun, 3rd Oct: Working bee
Where: Northcote High School, St Georges Rd, Northcote
What time: 11am-4pm
Why: To make props, banners, badges, and t-shirts for the action. So come along, and get creative!
For more info vist
www.switchoffhazelwood.org
www.facebook.com/ switchoffhazelwood