Ashwood Climate Action Network

AshwoodCAN Citizens of Ashwood keeping the urgent need for climate solutions on the agenda.

[CANA @CAN_Australia]

Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue #Auspol #Nature #Climate #Biodiversity #Law

https://t.co/Jgim2YxxHz

[Ashwood Climate Action Network @ActionAshwood]

Good news: social housing energy upgrades reduce emissions and help with the cost of living.

[The Hon. Matt Kean @honmattkean]

This Independent unbiased modelling out this week shows the energy transition to renewables “would lower total household energy expenditure by nearly $1,000 per year” in coming years. Don’t let the vested interests take them away from you.

https://t.co/daWgRiAEeA

[Parents for Climate @climate_parents]

Good news: social housing energy upgrades reduce emissions and help with the cost of living.

[Ashwood Climate Action Network @ActionAshwood]

No home left behind: a postcode approach to electrification https://t.co/wCXI8ztUVX via @ConversationEDU

[Renew Economy @renew_economy]

A new poll has revealed the average Australian has little understanding of how far the transition to #renewables has already come. RE-Alliance says that needs to change https://t.co/e89z09Yo96

[Rewiring Australia @RewiringAus]

The cost of an EV may feel higher upfront, the total cost of ownership over a 5-year period may be more, or as equally affordable to a similar ICE vehicle.
This #WorldEVDay, here are our 3 top tips you can do now to start making a plan for your next vehicle choice to be electric.

[Rewiring Australia @RewiringAus]

"Asthma Australia research shows that children living in a home with gas stoves have a 42 per cent increased risk of having current asthma and a 24 per cent greater chance of being diagnosed with asthma at some point in life."
https://t.co/ccSUIYZg3X

[Renew Economy @renew_economy]

Three years of daily simulations show that very close to 100% renewable electricity is feasible for Australia’s main grid at reasonable cost, using just several hours of battery storage https://t.co/L8yrF2qHXG

[Electrify Boroondara @ElectrifyVIC]

Did you know…

Residential buildings are responsible for around 24% of overall electricity use & 10% of carbon emissions in Australia?

Improving the energy efficiency in your home will reduce your use of energy. Which means lower emissions & lower power bills!

[Renew Economy @renew_economy]

A single #wind turbine produces enough energy to offset that required to make, install and decommission it in just 6 months https://t.co/mZ4FKtC1Ge

[Jess Panegyres @Jess_Panegyres]

The severe dry in Western Australia is a climate wake up call.

Eg, the annual rainfall of Bridgetown is higher than Hobart or Melbourne but it didn’t rain for 7 months.

“ANU climate scientist Nerilie Abram says things are likely to get worse if we keep burning fossil fuels.”

[Electrify Boroondara @ElectrifyVIC]

With only 6 days left until our electrification event, it’s time to mark your calendar & sign up to ask our homeowners…Anything! April 30th, 7:30pm & hear firsthand from Barry, Jasper, & Oliver about their electrification journeys. Secure your spot now - https://t.co/Imot1ziqop

[Renew Economy @renew_economy]

The owners of Australia’s largest #solar project say the site now plays host to a record 6,000 plus sheep https://t.co/ldwXIaMuyR

[Ashwood Climate Action Network @ActionAshwood]

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[🐨 🔥 🌱💧Ray Peck @ray_peck]

Want to make to live cleaner and greener? Then don't miss this Wednesday's event in Balwyn. Three great speakers. Free
Register here: https://t.co/4O5wDk5twx

[Electrify Boroondara @ElectrifyVIC]

Good news… EV batteries are recyclable and Australian businesses are building capacity to process the thousands of tonnes required by 2030
#electrifyeverything #electrifyboroondara #evs #evbatteries

[Rewiring Australia @RewiringAus]

Check out this important report by @solarcitizens that's found a huge $9.3 billion per year in potential savings for Australians if people living in apartments or houses with space for solar panels were supported to install rooftop solar. https://t.co/z08rPMk2iL

[Lighter Footprints @LiteFootPrints]

On tonight - a full house!
Uncovering the grim truth about the attacks on our tall trees.
However catch legendary forest scientist Prof David Lindenmayer AO in conversation with Dr Monique Ryan MP tonight on Facebook Live at LighterFootprintsMelbourne
Plus Live Tweets here

[Ashwood Climate Action Network @ActionAshwood]

Victoria extend the size and reach of solar for apartments program. https://t.co/Cr9qZ0oGnT