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Kylie Kwong at Bruny Island

Kylie Kwong: Star of Sustainability

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

With a new cookbook championing local and organic producers, Kylie Kwong is encouraging us to get back to the roots of where our food comes from.

Yellow Perch

Backyard aquaponics

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Growing your own fruit & veg and having a couple of chooks has been embraced by many seeking a sustainable lifestyle, but have you ever considered harvesting your own fish? We take a look at aquaponics – a potential solution to the overfishing of our oceans.

El-Castillo-from-below

Out on a limb

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Tree houses not only capture our imaginations, they bring us close to nature. From platforms in anti-logging campaigns to carbon-neutral homes, we take a look at the role of tree houses around the world in the environmental movement.

Whale shark and swimmers

Chasing whale sharks

Thursday, 13 January 2011

Swimming with majestic whale sharks in the Philippines is not only a breathtaking experience, it's a positive contribution to the future of a species and a community.

Air-con

Guide to air-conditioners

Thursday, 13 January 2011

Exhausted all eco-cooling options and considering air-con this summer? Then make sure you buy right and use it in the greenest way you can.

The next wave

The next wave: climate refugees

Monday, 10 January 2011

As the nation panics over a small number of asylum seekers, we're left to ponder how Australia will respond to the millions of anticipated "climate refugees"?

Cleared land in the Congo

Gorillas on the line

Monday, 10 January 2011

Gorilla numbers in the Congo are declining. The number of mobile phones around the globe is on the rise. As unlikely as it may seem, there is a connection.

Peats Ridge Festival

Five ways to ... a green New Years Eve!

Monday, 20 December 2010

Bring in the New Year with an eco-bang with these sustainable party and festival options.

Summer pudding

Summer pudding

Thursday, 16 December 2010

A classic dessert suited to an Australian summer. Sweet and sharp, light but filling and so wonderful with a great Australian fortified dessert wine. It may not be the cheapest dessert, but it's one of the most delicious!

Thermal mass

How to use thermal mass

Tuesday, 14 December 2010

Artificial heating and cooling have a significant eco-footprint, but what if there was a way to regulate temperature naturally? Find out how thermal mass works.

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