As you can see by the above graphic 350.org.nz is not an environmental organisation just as none of its brother orgs (Extinction Rebellion & various others, they are constantly changing) are not as well. In Dunedin the group is part of a conglomerate of groups who all share the same members none of whom I get along with (naturally). They sent me this during my Mayoral campaign.
Kia ora,
We are the local Dunedin branch of 350 Aotearoa, a grassroots climate organisation focusing on building a fossil free Aotearoa. We are aware that you are running for local council in the upcoming elections, and want to let you know of our current “Homegrown Energy” campaign. With elections underway, we are calling on all candidates to advocate for 100% renewable energy in our city. If elected, will you commit to ambitious action on climate change?
Our national renewable electricity generation has been sitting at around 80% since the 1970’s. The remaining 20% substituted by dirty coal and gas. Burning fos…
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