Climate denialists have called those who believe in climate change as murderers, tyrants and madmen. This doesn't seem logical given that some of the world's top leaders and experts have been calling for action as early as the 1950s.

This 11 minute film by Peter Sinclair, provides a startling overview of just how long our top brains have been warning about climate change. The film features Margaret Thatcher's speeches of 1989 as well quotes from NASA scientist James Hansen; of the late biochemist and novelist Isaac Asimov; of theoretical physicist, author and cosmologist Stephen Hawking; of the late Cornell University astrophysicist and author Carl Sagan; of Microsoft’s Bill Gates; of Navy Admiral David Titley; or of Nobel Laureate, and now Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu.

Click here for a link to the film via Yale University's Climate Media Forum.

Sustainable Jamboree sees the carbon package as a very positive first step because polluting should not be free. Actually it’s much much more than a price on carbon (international research shows we need a range of complementary measures, eg to fund renewable energy). The climate science is getting more and more scary so it’s great to finally be getting on track towards fulfilling our Kyoto obligations and contributing our fair share of global action on climate change. We understand that many people are worried about the impact on their hip pocket, but this may be unfounded. Visit this excellent page on the ABC's website: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-10/how-will-the-carbon-price-affect-you/2789092

A composting and worm farming workshop at the Rocks Community Garden, Rocks Riverside Park, Counihan Rd, Seventeen Mile Rocks
Date/Time: Sunday 8 July, 9am - 12pm
Bring along a hat and water bottle. A light morning tea will be provided. Bookings are essential - call 07 3403 8698 to book your place!

The workshop will include comprehensive information on composting and worm farming, including different methods, ingredients and principles. Participants will learn how to make their own compost pile and worm farm by reusing and recycling everyday household materials. 

Worm farming is a great way to reduce waste that goes to landfill. Organic waste in landfill contributes to methane emissions - a greenhouse gas that is around 23 times more potent than carbondioxide. Worm farm tips follow.