Climate

Western suburbs in desperate need of of bi-partisan planning to combat effects of ‘urban heat island’ 

Those living in Melbourne’s west are experiencing hotter days. A lot of that comes down to the fact that historically the west has had significantly lower levels of green infrastructure than other areas of Melbourne.

WHY THE THIRD RUNWAY IS A CLIMATE RISK

The campaign has focused on educating people under the proposed flight path about what they can expect.

CLIMATE PROTECTORS – SHANNON MEILAK

While her lack of mobility didn't allow her to be physically involved in some activities, she could still champion causes she believed in.

PARENTS IN MELBOURNE’S WEST TURNING CLIMATE GRIEF INTO ACTION

Shannon joined AP4CA because she is deeply concerned about what sort of world we are leaving behind for future generations.

HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS CULTURALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS

The findings from this project will be shared with local government and community support organisations in the west to assist them to provide appropriate support as extreme climate events increase in frequency.

WHAT MOTIVATES THAT GUY SITTING ON A POLE STOPPING TRAFFIC?

Concern for the impacts the whole world faces as more and more unprecedented extreme weather events wreak havoc.

AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN FEAR BLEAK FUTURE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Nine out of Ten Aussie kids suffer from eco-anxiety!

THE ACCIDENTAL EXTREMIST:

As they get more desperate to have their voices heard, climate change activists have been getting bolder and more creative with their protest methods  … meet one Footscray man who glued himself to a Picasso painting to raise awareness of the dangers of climate change … how far would you go to highlight an issue dear to your heart?

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