Renewable energy, not coal!

An anti-privatisation rally calling for the expansion of “renewables, not coal” was held outside NSW treasurer Michael Costa’s Newcastle office on July 14. The 150-strong protest was part of the Camp for Climate Action’s “decentralised action day”, which also included an anti-nuclear demonstration and lock-ons at both the Carrington and Kooragang coal loaders. Participants included various climate action groups attending the climate camp, plus members of the Public Service Association, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, the Greens, the Socialist Alliance, Solidarity, Resistance and left ALP members. Also present were Arthur and Peta Ridgeway, traditional custodians of the local Kattung nation. Shortly before arriving at Costa’s office, the protesters were told by police that special powers like those used last September... [read full story]