A big thank you to all who attended either (or both!) of our “Age of Stupid” screenings. It was great to see so many people interested in the film and keen to take action to try and prevent the catastrophic climate crisis that we are facing.
We’ve compiled a list of useful online resources to help you get started. Read the rest of this entry »
November greenUps coincided with the “race that stops a nation”, so we figured we might as well have fun with it. Read the rest of this entry »
On Saturday 24th October, millions of people around the world participated in the largest global protest for a safe climate future. These protests formed part of the international day of action known as the ‘350.org’ campaign. Approximately 5200 separate actions in 181 countries were organised for the day, with over 160 events happening across Australia. Read the rest of this entry »
I’m pleased to announce that myself and Piers Dawson-Damer have formally incorporated the live local Foundation. The live local project has always been about the community and the Not for Profit status of the foundation furthers that ethos and vision. We believe that through letting go of the profit potential of the project we can help it to grow exponentially and create far more impact than it could have achieved as a for profit business. We are in the process of setting up the infrastructure of the foundation and are looking to nurture partnerships and access to funding in the coming months. Read the rest of this entry »
Climate Change is happening, here and now.
WWF’s Climate Witness campaign (for whom we produced some conference and protest banners) has been demonstrating that the effects of climate change are happening here and now. The symptoms of climate change are not just something our kids will have to deal with, but something we are starting to deal with now.
The reality of climate change is now accepted by the majority of the electorate and of politicians in Australia. The questions we are now facing are the degree of urgency with which we must address it’s causes, and flowing from that, what is an appropriate response? Read the rest of this entry »
On Thursday 22nd October, Digital Eskimo hosted one of the first indie screenings in Australia of “The Age of Stupid”. Due to overwhelming demand from people wanting to see the film, we’ve decided to hold an encore screening on Thursday 29th October which we’d love for you to attend. This new cinema documentary from Director Franny Armstrong (McLibel, Drowned Out) and Oscar-winning Producer John Battsek (One Day in September, In the Shadow of the Moon) stars Pete Postlethwaite as a historian living alone in the devastated world of 2055, watching the ‘archive’ footage from 2008 and asking: “why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?”.
Produced independently, with a ‘crowd-funded’ budget of £450,000, the 89 minute film premiered in the UK and Australia earlier this year, and had its American and global premiere two weeks ago, creating an enormous buzz around the world in the lead-up to Copenhagen. It has now been released via the innovative ‘indie screenings’ model, and does not have a general cinema release. This is a unique chance for you to catch “…the first successful dramatisation of climate change to reach the big screen…’ (The Guardian)
If you’re interested in coming along, please RSVP by midday Tuesday on 27.10.09 via email or on Facebook.
Thursday 29th October at 6:30pm
44 Foster St, Surry Hills
On Sunday 1 November, members from the Digital Eskimo team will be taking part in the 2009 MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride. Participants of this fundraising event are hoping to raise $2.5 million for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which is the most common disease of the central nervous system and affects more than 18,000 Australians.
The riding team of Anthony, Jeremy, Dave and Duncan (aka the Igloo Sled Racers) would really appreciate your support to help us reach our target of $2,000!
Sponsor us now (please) – any amount – big or small – is welcome
Across the nation, thousands of city cleaners are working long, difficult hours with no access to job security or fair pay. Many are also living below the poverty line. Over the last twelve months, many Australians have joined forces to fight this injustice through LHMU’s Clean Start Campaign. To date, over 40 major cleaning companies have endorsed the Clean Start Agreement, which delivers a better deal for cleaners, tenants, clients and the cleaning industry.
On October 17th, Anti-Poverty day, cleaners in Sydney celebrated a historic milestone in their three and a half year campaign for higher wages and improved work conditions. Due to efforts from LHMU, the Clean Start agreement in NSW was validated, and is now effective in Sydney’s CBD. This agreement entitles both full-time and part-time night shift cleaners to increased hourly wages over the next four years.
There are still contracters holding out, however. Click here to sign a petition to send a message to the cleaning companies that are holding thousands of cleaners back from fair pay and better lives.
Tuesday 6th October saw art markers, students, appreciators and collectors, as well as those interested in the future of the green scene, assemble at the Beauchamp Hotel for the first international greenups collaboration. The night was a fantastic opportunity to see art and green unite, with a slide show of international art from Sam Bower, director of the Green Musuem. Attendees were also able to knit, crochet and weave in the name of sustainability, supporting Knitty Gritty & Loopy’s campaign to make 350 baskets from plastic bags, which will be exhibited at the Opera House for the 350 project.
We’d like to thank the Beauchamp Hotel for hosting the event and for their continued support of green initiatives. The beautifully restored hotel was a perfect venue for the night, with a sustainable design, eco-friendly lighting and lamps made from recycled polystyrene cups! Thanks also to Green Magazine for the magazine subscription door prize.
Please be sure to join us for the next green drinks on the first Tuesday in November!