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Caring for Creation -Caring for Creation -Saving EnergySaving Energy
Carbon EmissionsCarbon EmissionsReduction Reduction Project
Ambassador’s Name
Parish Name
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A bit about me ...
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And why I care for creation
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So what’s your interest?
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Let there be ...
… and indeed, it was very good.
Genesis 1:31 NRSV
Some of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the greenhouse gases
The Earth would be 33 colder if it weren’t for the greenhouse effect
The “Greenhouse Effect” explained ...
Solar radiationpasses through theatmosphere warming the earth
The “Enhanced Greenhouse Effect”
More of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the increasing greenhouse gases
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… getting hotter ...
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… getting drier ...
Slide 10
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Droughts
Murray Darling BasinAugust 2007
Hunter ValleyJune 2007
Floods Fires
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Changes to the world we know
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Loss of species
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Our Ecological Footprint
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… when will we learn?
But ask the animals and they will teach you; or the birds of the air and they will tell you; or speak to the earth and it will teach you; or let the fish of the sea inform you.
Which of these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this. In His hand are the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.
Job 12:7-10
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Typical Australian Household
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Address your electricity sourceSign up for Green Energy with SynergyGet your own roof-top solar PV system
Pledge online with Days of Change
FREE Home Energy AssessmentEither with me, Ambassador Name or with Tyson Menck www.greenme.net.au
Steps to Reduce your Carbon Footprint
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I can assess your home ...
I’ll offer some simple options to reduce your electricity consumption …
and save you $$$
Being passed round now are:
- Home Energy Assessment Signup Sheet [SA 003]
- Information for Assessments [SA 004]
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… or “Greenme” canQualified Home Sustainability Assessor
(ex Green Loans Program)
0403 790 150tyson@greenme.net.au
Not only is this service
… for each assessment, the parish gets
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Green Energy with Synergy
Synergy offers a range of Green Energy solution to suit every budget:
Easy Green - pay what you can afford
Natural Power - renewable energy
Earth Friendly - offset your emissions
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Get your own solar system
Family and Friends of Anglicans get $500 off any system purchased - just mention the Anglican Church when seeking a quote
For every 18 panels sold, the parish receives one free panel.On average, that is one free panel for every system bought.
UNLTD Solar1300 765 292
info@UnltdSolar.com.au
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Get your own solar system
Anglican Community Fund Green Loan
Borrow up to $5,000
5 year payback
Low interest 5%
Only for green initiatives
Only for parish buildings
Pledge with Days of Change
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Ideas for now: Food
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gCO2/Kcal
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Ideas for now: Travel
Buy a Lower Emission CarOnly when it is time to replace your existing car
Take the Bus or Train
Ride your Bike or WalkGet fit and help save the planet
Holiday locally
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Ideas for now: Waste
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Reducing your Water Heating
Time in showers
Low flow shower heads
Low energy hot water systems
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Reducing Heating and Cooling
•heavy curtains and pelmets
•double glazing (or glazing films)
•shade sails•shade trees •whirligigs•ceiling fans• insulation•light coloured roofing
(reduces temperature by 3C)
Passive Solar Design:Retrofit rather than Renovate
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Reducing Energy in Food Preparation
Get rid of “beer fridge”
Replace worn seals
Check space around
Don’t overload
Know before you open
Refrigeration Cooking
Don’t cook !
Use gas, microwave or pressure cooker
Replace worn seals
Cook several dishes at once
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Steps to reduce your Carbon Footprint
FREE Home Energy AssessmentEither with me, Ambassador Name
or with Tyson Menck www.greenme.net.au
Address your electricity sourceSign up for Green Energy with SynergyGet your own roof-top solar PV system
Pledge online with Days of Change
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Choose life so that you and your descendants may live
Deut 30:19 NRSV
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