PEOPLE from all over the Highlands took a stand against global warming on Saturday. Concerned residents took to Corbett Gardens for the Walk Against Warming, sending a message to Federal government that the community wants stronger action on global warming.
Corbett Plaza and Bong Bong Street were busier than usual as more than 50 people waved placards at pedestrians and cars.
Walk Against Warming is a community action that happens annually all over the country. It attempts to educate people on the adverse effects on global warming and the small measures that can be taken to reduce it.
Last year’s walk attracted nearly 100 people, many of them families. Organiser Maree Byrne put her hopes into higher awareness for this year’s meeting.
“I hope we have more this year because it’s a problem that isn’t going to go away without large support,” she said.
CANWin (Climate Action Now Wingecarribee) is a local group formed two years ago that organises the Bowral Walk Against Warming and raises awareness on environmental issues. Member Sandra Menteith identified its main project as the transition towns where positivity of localised initiatives are realised.
“We need to re-localise our lives,” Mrs Menteith said.
“We need to concentrate on local food and produce and focus on keeping work within the community.”
For the full story see the Southern Highland News, Monday, November 17
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