The real cost of renewables

Tue 18 February 2025
6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd,
Hawthorn VIC 3122

Free
02/18/2025 6:00 pm 02/18/2025 8:00 pm The real cost of renewables Join Rainforest Reserves Australia for an informative event where they will objectively examine the real costs associated with the transition to renewables.Hear about Rainforest Reserves Australia's legal challenge to stop the Upper Burdekin wind complex, strewn across 29,000 hectares of high elevation, uniquely biodiverse, ancient forests of the Seaview Range in North Queensland. Here 12 threatened and endangered species live, including a thriving population of Northern Koalas. Hear from a wide range of fascinating speakers, including:Steven Nowakowski: conservationist photographer showcasing the stunning, irreplaceable intact forests of the Great Dividing Range and the latest compelling visualisation of renewable energy projects across Victoria and Tasmania.Roger Martin: ecologist, koala researcher, and author.Aidan Morrison: Director of Energy Research for Independent Studies.Hamish Cummings: environmentalist.Rainforest Reserves Australia has played a crucial role in defending Chalumbin, North Queensland. Rainforest Reserves Australia's efforts focus on advocating for the preservation of biodiversity and ensuring that our living ecosystems are protected.  Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd, , Hawthorn VIC 3122 City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Join Rainforest Reserves Australia for an informative event where they will objectively examine the real costs associated with the transition to renewables.

Hear about Rainforest Reserves Australia's legal challenge to stop the Upper Burdekin wind complex, strewn across 29,000 hectares of high elevation, uniquely biodiverse, ancient forests of the Seaview Range in North Queensland. Here 12 threatened and endangered species live, including a thriving population of Northern Koalas. 

Hear from a wide range of fascinating speakers, including:

  • Steven Nowakowski: conservationist photographer showcasing the stunning, irreplaceable intact forests of the Great Dividing Range and the latest compelling visualisation of renewable energy projects across Victoria and Tasmania.
  • Roger Martin: ecologist, koala researcher, and author.
  • Aidan Morrison: Director of Energy Research for Independent Studies.
  • Hamish Cummings: environmentalist.

Rainforest Reserves Australia has played a crucial role in defending Chalumbin, North Queensland. Rainforest Reserves Australia's efforts focus on advocating for the preservation of biodiversity and ensuring that our living ecosystems are protected. 

This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.