newcastle nsw au photos, city, port, valley : Renewable Future

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Renewable Future

Wind Turbine Generator (one only) on Kooragang Island, Newcastle, in close proximity to the coal loading activities.

Direct action, today, by two Greenpeace activists managed the impossible and halted coal loading operations and briefly held the off-shore armada at bay. Here is part of the conveyor belt that stretches along the wharf plus two of the coal loaders.

Energy from the wind turbine forms part of the renewable energy portfolio which includes solar, wind, hydro and biomass sourced electricity. For further information on how to become a renewable energy consumer with EnergyAustralia visit their site

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THE future.... restating the obvious at the time of the Copenhagen summit Dec 09

Outstanding films are made about natural history. We know much more about nature than ever before. Every aspect of habitat and biodiversity is demonstrated before us in stunning images.
Yet, it is perverse. Does this influence our reactions to nature? To the global community? Are we influenced towards conservation and towards lessening the pressures on the environment by significant change to our lifestyle. We are interdependent with nature. It is vital. What is the excuse for inaction, for instance, loss of species, for one, would be self-evident to believers and unbelievers of climate change alike.
Who will change the impact of their western lifestyle? It takes much more than doing away with plastic shopping bags!
Perhaps the glossy wildlife films about bounteous and rich, remote environments are really only a form of entertainment and escapism. The reality of our local communities and their stand offs with nature will never be related in our mind with the glamourous nature films nor seen as every bit as vital.
To rehash: Climate, conservation, economy, global warming and sustainability are not separate concerns. An organic approach makes the most sense, nay, is the only valid approach to a combination of challenges.