PHCCIG March 2025 Issue
In memoriam
We are sad to report that Basil Lambert, a valued committee member, passed away on January 30th after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bas had been a committee member for two years and contributed to our group’s planning, media articles and research on climate issues. Bas had worked in the not-for-profit sector for most of his life and was passionate about climate and community issues. We will miss his input and extend our condolences to his partner Lynda and family.
Article 1 : Australia world leader in solar energy
Some good news from the Climate Council!
Here’s a question for you:
True or false? Australia is doing better than other developed countries when it comes to converting homes to renewable energy.
If you said true, you’re right! In fact, we get the gold medal 🥇🌞 This is because one in three Aussie households now have solar on their rooftops – making it three times more common than the backyard pool. read more …
Article 2 : Positive ideas from Project Drawdown
The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to set sustainability resolutions. To help you get started, here is a guide with five key areas to focus your efforts. Whether you commit to changing where you bank or talking about climate more often, there are myriad ways to make this year one of climate action! read more…
Article 3 : North Stoneville – development, climate change and biodiversity
2025 marks 34 years of Save Perth Hills continued opposition to the proposed stranded urban townsite of North Stoneville. The Shire of Mundaring and local residents have raised significant environmental issues, notably the planned removal of approximately 60,000 trees. The development also ignores evidence of Perth Hills’ increasing bushfire volatility and environmental vulnerability. read more…
Article 4 : 2024 warmest on record, first ever above 1.5°C annual average temperature
The Copernicus Global Climate Highlights Report 2024, published on January 10th , confirms 2024 as the warmest year on record and the first to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the annual global average temperature. Last year was also the warmest for all continental regions, including Europe, except Antarctica and Australasia… read more …
Article 5: Australia’s LA-like climate doesn’t bode well for fires
The world has watched in horror as fires continue to raze parts of Los Angeles, California.
For those of us living in Australia, one of the world’s most fire-prone continents, the LA experience feels all too familiar.
A “perfect storm” of several factors resulted in the catastrophic fires now burning in Southern California: long-term climate change combined with extreme weather conditions, all playing out in one of the most densely populated parts of the United States… read more…
From the Committee
At the last AGM in october 2024, we got movement within the committee, with some members changing roles, and welcoming Rachel, our new secretary (you might remember her from an article about her and her business).
2025 see our group comming with new ideas to continue and spread our advocacy.
Click here to read more about what PHCCIG has been up to since November.
Please join us our advocacy for change
Events and new developments
Have you checked out our Facebook page, which is called Perth Hills Climate Change Interest Group – go in and click ‘Like’! There you’ll find a bunch of upcoming sustainability events around the city, and we also post links to articles of interest.