Human sign at Umina Beach
The Central Coast's Climate Action Group will make a human sign at Umina Beach on October 24 as part of a world-wide campaign urging action on climate change.
The sign will spell "350", representing a target of 350 parts per million maximum of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that the group wants to see adopted by world leaders.
Woy Woy resident Ms Charlotte Drury said Climate Action Group Central Coast comprised residents of all ages and walks of life brought together by their concern about the future of the region.
"We believe that global warming is the greatest threat we are facing at this time in history and would like to share knowledge and energy with others to explore living in a more sustainable way," Ms Drury said.
"We really are at the frontline, in terms of sea level rise, coastal storms and water shortage."
Ms Drury said the group was not politically aligned and would feature guest speakers with expertise in the area of climate change to highlight actions which may be taken by ordinary people to lessen the impact of an imminent climate change catastrophe.
She said this would range from ways of living more sustainably in day-to-day life to how to lobby business and government to take action to mitigate climate change.
"I need to know that I have done everything within my power to make this world a better place and brighten the future for my great nieces and nephews," group member Ms Alison Heathcote said.
The group will also meet monthly, on the last Monday of the month.
The group's next meeting will be held at Wyoming Community Centre from 7.30pm on September 28.
Guest speakers for the meeting will be Ms Alison Heathcote from 350.org and Mr Steve Phillips from Newcastle group Rising Tide.
"We welcome anybody who is concerned about the issue of climate change to come along and meet like-minded people for a relaxed and informative evening," publicity officer Ms Mira Wroblewski said.
For any further information about the group contact 0425 899 468 or to join the mailing list email cagcc1@gmail.com
Press release, 15 Sep 2009
Mira Wroblewski, Climate Action Group Central Coast