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Back to climate change
Friday, 3 September 2010Political business and international developments have put climate change back on the agenda.
Sell the sizzle, not the (locally-sourced, free-range) steak
Wednesday, 1 September 2010Most people are over-worked and want a solution to their problems, or at least a little more fun in their lives. Should you help them by bragging more about the benefits of sustainable living?
Don't sweat the small stuff: how I make the little eco-decisions easier
Tuesday, 24 August 2010Coffee or tea? Pens or pencils? When I first became a greenie, I felt overwhelmed by the little eco-decisions everyday, wondering if any of it made a difference. Here's how I learned to stop worrying and love the little choices.
Climate change and the looming food crisis
Friday, 20 August 2010The world is entering an era of food insecurity, driven by climate change
Eating local means eating seasonal
Tuesday, 17 August 2010Remember our eat local challenge earlier this year? I’ve been keeping it up but with slightly relaxed rules, but it gets a lot harder in winter. I miss the juicy tomatoes I took for granted all summer long!
Government investigates climate change and tourism, again
Tuesday, 10 August 2010The Australian government says it plans to look at the impact that climate change will have on our tourism industry - but we already have plenty of information available.
Winter warmers: 3 eco-friendly ways to keep warm
Tuesday, 10 August 2010It’s tempting to crank up the heater or plug in an electric blanket, but that’ll wreck all the effort you made to save energy earlier in the year. What are your winter warming tips?
Getting double-duty from our gadgets
Friday, 23 July 2010Continuing our look around for potential multi-purpose objects in our homes, today I’m paying attention to my electronics. They’re the kind of thing that you buy once then forget about, as they blend into your everyday life.
What's the point of multi-purpose furniture?
Friday, 23 July 2010In my search for multipurpose items, I saw shelves that turned into chairs and other gimmicky-looking designs. What happens to the stuff you're keeping on the shelf when you switch? But then I saw the point...
Citizens assembly and push for solar: some unanswered questions
Friday, 23 July 2010Is Brumby solar plan going to be enough? We still don’t have a carbon price and schemes like this require one.
