Clean Energy Public Forum Sparks Lively Debate
Posted: April 24th 2012
 The Clean Energy Forum hosted at the ELF on Monday April 23rd by the Nature Conservation Council with the support of ECCO and OCAN, saw some energetic debate about the future of renewable energy in Australia. There were inspiring presentations by Grant Christopherson (Office of Environment and Heritage), Geoff Cameron (Beyond Zero Emmissions), Phil Robertson (Hybrid Power Systems), Kim Masters (Lanholder Windfarm) and Rachel Young (Central NSW Renewable Energy Cooperative), followed by a Q&A sesssion and panel discussion. For more details on the Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan presented by Geoff Cameron, visit the Beyond Zereo Emmissions website.
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The Economics of Happiness Screens at the ELF
Posted: April 10th 2012
 As part of its Film Forum series, ECCO screened the wonderful documentary, The Economics of Happiness on April 4th at the ELF. The documentary explored the way that people around the world are fighting back against the excesses of globalisation through localisation movements and campaigns, and in the process adding meaning to their lives (see the film's website for further details of the film). A facilitated discussion followed the screening and considered the lessons we can learn from the experiences of others around the world and how we might apply them right here in Orange.
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Earth Hour 2012 in Orange
Posted: April 3rd 2012
 ECCO observed Earth Hour (see website) on March 31st by doing what human beings have done for centuries before the invention of television. 30 members and friends gathered at the Environmental Learning Facility to share a meal and make our own entertainment. Everyone had the opportunity to perform their favourite “party piece“ with some great talent on show including musicians, singers, joke tellers, acrobats and unicyclists. The candle light added to the ambience and a great night was enjoyed by all.
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ECCO
Supports:
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OCAN:
Orange Climate Action Now is a Sub-Committee of ECCO that focuses on taking local action to raise awareness about climate change and to mitigate its impact. OCAN organises direct action and local participation in global events such as Earth Hour and the Walk Against Warming.
Local Environment Awards:
ECCO hosts
local environment awards to celebrate the achievements of
individuals and groups who are making a real difference by
taking action on climate change or helping make the City of
orange a more sustainable community.
Earth First:
Earth First is a column that appears in
the Central Western Daily each Saturday. It focuses on a
different environmental issue each week. ECCO has been
co-ordinating contributions to the column since the middle
of 2008.
Daroo Urban Landcare Group:
The Daroo Urban Landcare Group is a group of volunteers working to rehabilitate and revegetate Wentworth Reserve in west Orange. Daroo was the winner of the inaugural ECCO Award for Environmental Sustainability in October 2008.
ELF Community Garden Group:
The ELF
Community Garden Group established
a permaculture community garden at the Environmental
Learning Facility in 2005. The group continues to maintain
and develop the garden, providing an opportunity for members
to garden with others, share knowledge, experiment with new
gardening techniques and enjoy the local produce grown in
the garden. |
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