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Climate awareness day at library

A climate awareness day will be held at Woy Woy Library from 10am on Saturday, August 25.

Organised by Get Up Central Coast, the event will allow Peninsula residents to sign a petition and learn more about the concerns for climate change.

Event spokesperson Ms Gabby Greyem said the day is an important one for everybody concerned about climate change.

"Our petition is calling for improved public transport on the Central Coast and a 25 per cent target for renewable energy generation in Australia by 2020," Ms Greyem said.

"It is a bid to awaken our local, state and federal politicians to local community concerns about climate change.

"We demand five simple steps for immediate action to be adopted by the Government."

The group is calling for the Government to commit to a public transport system relevant for the 21st Century, ratify the Kyoto protocol and introduce a meaningful national emissions trading scheme.

Get Up! Central Coast is also demanding that Australia aims for zero energy consumption growth through improved efficiency of appliances and reduced energy consumption.

"We are aiming to collect over 500 signatures to send to our local politicians in the lead up to the federal election," Ms Greyem said.

"All schools, businesses and community members are welcome to join our campaign.

Get Up Central Coast meets at 6.30pm on the first Thursday of every month at Jasmine Greens Organic Café, Umina.

For more information call 4341 7000 or email jasminegreens@bigpond.com

Press Release, 10 Aug 2007 Gabby Greyem, Get Up Central Coast