Caring for Creation - Saving Energy Carbon Emissions Reduction Caring for Creation - Saving Energy Carbon Emissions Reduction Project Ambassador ’ s Name Parish Name

Caring for Creation A bit about me...

Caring for Creation And why I care for creation

Caring for Creation So what’s your interest?

Caring for Creation 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 radiation passes through the atmosphere warming the earth

The “Enhanced Greenhouse Effect” More of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the increasing greenhouse gases

Caring for Creation … getting hotter...

Caring for Creation … getting drier... Slide 10

Caring for Creation Droughts Murray Darling Basin August 2007 Hunter Valley June 2007 FloodsFires

Caring for Creation Changes to the world we know

Caring for Creation Loss of species X X

Caring for Creation Our Ecological Footprint

Caring for Creation … 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

Caring for Creation Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Typical Australian Household

Caring for Creation Address your electricity source Sign up for Green Energy with Synergy Get your own roof-top solar PV system Pledge online with Days of Change FREE Home Energy Assessment Either with me, Ambassador Name or with Tyson Menck Steps to Reduce your Carbon Footprint

Caring for Creation 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]

Caring for Creation … or “Greenme” can Qualified Home Sustainability Assessor (ex Green Loans Program) Qualified Home Sustainability Assessor (ex Green Loans Program) Not only is this service … for each assessment, the parish gets

Caring for Creation 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

Caring for Creation 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 Solar

Caring for Creation 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

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Caring for Creation Ideas for now: Food

Caring for Creation Ideas for now: Travel Buy a Lower Emission Car Only when it is time to replace your existing car Take the Bus or Train Ride your Bike or Walk Get fit and help save the planet Holiday locally

Caring for Creation Ideas for now: Waste

Caring for Creation Reducing your Water Heating Time in showers Low flow shower heads Low energy hot water systems

Caring for Creation 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

Caring for Creation Reducing Energy in Food Preparation Get rid of “beer fridge” Replace worn seals Check space around Don’t overload Know before you open RefrigerationCooking Don’t cook ! Use gas, microwave or pressure cooker Replace worn seals Cook several dishes at once

Caring for Creation Steps to reduce your Carbon Footprint FREE Home Energy Assessment Either with me, Ambassador Name or with Tyson Menck Address your electricity source Sign up for Green Energy with Synergy Get your own roof-top solar PV system Pledge online with Days of Change

Caring for Creation Choose life so that you and your descendants may live Deut 30:19 NRSV