by Don Palmer | Feb 28, 2023 | Climate Change
Should Council’s focus be on Carbon Zero or Carbon Credits? That was the unanswered question debated by Council last night. Can one be achieved without the other? Cr Jack Gaffey, one of our new Councillors, has hit the ground running, moving several motions on notice...
by Don Palmer | Dec 15, 2022 | Climate Change
With a 9 to 2 vote, the new Unley Council’s climate credentials have been stamped in just its second meeting. This is by way of a motion on notice bought by new member Cr Jack Gaffey. The motion on notice seconded by me focused on our tree canopy rate offset policy....
by Don Palmer | Sep 1, 2022 | Climate Change
Finding pragmatic change climate solutions for our local government area must be our priority to mitigate the impact of climate change. This, in lieu of focusing on political solutions. That is the commitment I make for you, as identified in my blog post of 23...
by Don Palmer | Aug 23, 2022 | Climate Change
I always endeavour to bring a pragmatic approach to issues I face. Pragmatic climate solutions, I believe, are far more directly beneficial for our local environment than political solutions. A Pragmatic Climate Change Focus has been where my energy has been and will...
by Don Palmer | Jul 14, 2022 | Climate Change
The Unley Voices for Climate Action is seeking your support to present to the Legislative Council’s inquiry into public and active transport. In particular the effect of a public and active transport on climate change mitigation. They have asked elected members of...
by Don Palmer | Jun 29, 2022 | Climate Change
Council this week unanimously adopted our Climate Change Policy. The policy is one of the first initiatives of our recent Climate & Energy Plan. The Policy reflects the strategic directions of both the Climate and Energy Plan and Waste Management and Resource...
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