by Don Palmer | Oct 29, 2025 | Trees
Some 8 years or so in the making, Council has reached this significant milestone toward a tree canopy offset trial. It’s endeavour to address one of the major causes of climate change takes this important step. Council this week resolved that we write to the...
by Don Palmer | Feb 28, 2023 | Climate Change
Should Council’s focus be on Carbon Zero or Carbon Credits? That was the unanswered question debated by Council last night. Can one be achieved without the other? Cr Jack Gaffey, one of our new Councillors, has hit the ground running, moving several motions on notice...
by Don Palmer | Sep 1, 2022 | Climate Change
Finding pragmatic change climate solutions for our local government area must be our priority to mitigate the impact of climate change. This, in lieu of focusing on political solutions. That is the commitment I make for you, as identified in my blog post of 23...
by Don Palmer | Aug 31, 2022 | waste disposal
Redirecting our kerb side waste collections from landfill is a pragmatic climate change solution I have been pursuing. This a solution I intend to continue to pursue if re-elected. Redirecting our kerb side waste is an initiative I have been advocating for, for...
by Don Palmer | Aug 29, 2022 | Trees
Improving Unley’s tree canopy is at the forefront of pragmatic solutions available to Council, and its Community in the fight to combat climate change. The bottom line is trees take in and store carbon dioxide. This therefore should always be a key component of any...
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