350 Aotearoa - Climate Action

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Comment by Tim Jones on October 29, 2009 at 9:05pm

Here's an event focused on one possible way to bring down transport emissions:

Sustainable Energy Forum Seminar

Electric Vehicles and Electric Transport in New Zealand: 2010 and
Beyond

When: Friday 6 November, 12.30-2pm

Where: Large Gallery, Turnbull House, 11 Bowen St, Wellington

Admission: By koha

Can we switch our transport system from burning fossil fuels to using electricity? If so, how quickly will it happen, and how much difference will it make to New Zealand's oil dependence and to greenhouse gas emissions from transport?

The Sustainable Energy Forum (SEF) is holding a seminar in Wellington on Friday 6 November to talk about these issues. Speakers will discuss developments in electric vehicle technology, the opportunities and difficulties in marketing electric vehicles, and the effect that widespread use of electric transport is likely to have on New Zealand's electricity system. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

If you're interested in transport, vehicle technology, green jobs, oil depletion, or climate change, you'll find something of interest in this SEF Seminar.

Updates will be posted at http://www.sef.org.nz/conferences.html#2009

Comment by Amelia Hitchcock on October 26, 2009 at 1:19pm

http://byebabies.blogspot.com/
Couldn't bring baby to Wellington (car FAIL) but got it out in Wanganui instead.

Comment by James M Maddock on October 26, 2009 at 11:16am

Big-Ups the Wellington Crew!

It was indeed a supreme day, and despite some nasty sunburn the vibe was joy and the people were receptive and smiley. Special mentions to the Batucada Crew and the Real Hot Bitches for getting the crowd amped and keen for the huge kiwi!

w00t!

~JamesM

Comment by Willemijn Vermaat on October 26, 2009 at 10:49am

What a wonderful day! Well done New Zealand for all the impressive events. Stuff.co.nz put a short media blurb on our big kiwi squaking "350!" Have a look and get us in the top list of viewed pages: Shaping the future

Comment by Kashi Leuchs on October 23, 2009 at 9:54pm

Dunedin 350 Girls ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIdg6Yat968

Comment by Willemijn Vermaat on October 23, 2009 at 8:50pm

For anyone who is keen to ride their bike to the climate action festival from the Southern suburbs, join the alternative cycle ride: Round and Round the Bays. Check the details here:
http://intersect.ning.com/events/round-and-round-the-bays

Comment by Gareth on October 20, 2009 at 12:19pm

Key to Copenhagen

Help John Key get to the most important meeting in history. Chip in 5 bucks to help buy John a ticket to Copenhagen!

You can make an online donation here

Comment by James M Maddock on October 20, 2009 at 12:10pm

Is anybody else here interested in kayaking as a zero-emission commute across Wellington Harbour?

I've been doing it for a while now, launching from Balaena Bay (in Evans bay) and chaining up at the pontoon outside Ferg's at Queen's Wharf. However, this is not ideal for Ferg's, as they use the pontoons to run their business, and are basically doing me a favour.

I don't think it would take much to get local government to set up a little spot where people could tie up their kayaks during the day. I could even come across on the weekends, tie up, get changed and do my shopping or meet my friends for a few hours before coming home the same way.

I just want to gauge how many other people might be supportive of this idea.

Kia ora mai tatou,
~JamesM

Comment by christina bellis on October 19, 2009 at 4:32pm

Come along Wellycats to the next awesome 'cyclists on tha move for sustainability and safety'!

This Saturday, 24 October, join up to support safer cycle ways and low carbon transportation as we take to the Great Harbour Way.

Meeting spots:
9.15am Queen's Wharf to ferry over to Days Bay (please RSVP to christina.bellis3(at)gmail(dot)com to reserve a spot on the ferry).
10.30am Days Bay (Eastbourne)
11am Petone: westernmost pulloff on the Esplanade (opposite Waione st)
11.40am Ngauranga: East side of Hutt Road
12pm Wellington: in front of Railway Station with Frocks on Bikes

Final Destination is the 350 Climate Action Festival on Wellington's waterfront, www.350.org.nz/wellington

Come out and be part of positive change!

Comment by Rebeka Whale on October 11, 2009 at 5:01pm

While you're at it, send some of your reasons for taking action on Climate change to Alana for her awesome concrete-cleaning/stenciling project. Here's the Intersect Forum and here's her blogpost with awesome photos.

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