[Peakoil] Fwd: [Greens-Media] Solutions to oil crisis in our backyards

[Antony Barry]

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> From: "Claire ORourke" <Claire.ORourke at parliament.nsw.gov.au>
> Date: 1 September 2006 2:06:56 PM
> To: <media at lists.greens.org.au>
> Subject: [Greens-Media] Solutions to oil crisis in our backyards
>
> Media Release							1 September 2006
>
> Solutions to oil crisis in our backyards
>
>
> As oil supplies shrink and petrol prices skyrocket, it is up to us  
> to take action to reduce our dependence on this dwindling resource,  
> said Ian Cohen, NSW Greens Upper House MP.
>
> “Earlier this week in Sydney I hosted a forum by peak oil expert  
> Richard Heinberg and permaculture expert David Holmgren that drew  
> an audience of 700 people.
>
> “Those at the event were alerted to the real threat that depleted  
> oil supplies poses to the economy and our lifestyle. The free ride  
> that we have had from oil won’t last much longer.
>
> “In Parliament yesterday I gave notice of a motion calling on the  
> NSW Government to adopt the Oil Depletion Protocol.
>
>  “The protocol is an initiative sparked by Dr Colin Campbell, one  
> of the leading lights on the peak oil concept.
>
> “The protocol commits signatories to reduce oil consumption by at  
> least the world depletion rate, roughly 2.5 per cent per year.
>
> “We can all play a part in reducing the amount of oil that we  
> consume, and the steps are easy. Refuse plastic bags when you are  
> out shopping. Purchase locally grown or organic fruit and  
> vegetables, or even start your own backyard vege garden. Consider  
> ways you can cut your car use, like using more public transport and  
> car pooling, and think about switching to alternative fuels - this  
> will also save you money.
>
> “Organisations and individuals are encouraged to sign up to the  
> protocol and move towards a world that no longer depends on oil,”  
> Mr Cohen said.
>
> *Find out more about the protocol at www.oildepletionprotocol.org
>
>
> Further Information: Claire O’Rourke 0409 810 139 or 9230 3305
>
>
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