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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 ...

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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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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