Reviews

Treasures of the Earth

Monday, 1 March 2010

Can humans suppress their appetite to accumulate and possess the treasures of the Earth? Or are we evolutionarily hardwired to squirrel away what we perceive as valuable?

Elephant Dance

Elephant Dance

Friday, 26 February 2010

A fascinating look at love, elephants and one woman's journey.

BMW 118d

BMW 118d in class of its own

Tuesday, 23 February 2010

There's a reason BMW's 118d sports hatch won the 2008 World Green Car of the year. Not only is it efficient, but it's just beautiful to drive.

Earth

Earth

Thursday, 7 January 2010

As you'd expect from Greens Senator Bob Brown, this is a political book, though not in the conventional sense.

Australia's Best Eco-Friendly Holidays

Australia's Best Eco-Friendly Holidays

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

This is an absolutely beautiful book with abundant colour photographs and stunning design. It's also a great overview of sustainable travel experiences throughout Australia.

Gaia Warriors

Gaia Warriors

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

This is more than a textbook on the science of climate change translated into kid-friendly language. It draws on scientific, historical, political and personal perspectives to inform and motivate readers to get involved.

End of the Line film

End of the Line

Monday, 23 November 2009

The End of the Line, a documentary based on a book of the same name by UK investigative journalist Charles Clover, takes a look at the crisis caused by overfishing.

Hope for Animals and Their World

Hope for Animals and Their World

Wednesday, 4 November 2009

A compilation of good news stories about successful efforts to rescue all kinds of creatures from extinction, written by British primatologist and environmental activist Jane Goodall.

The Clean Industrial Revolution

The Clean Industrial Revolution

Wednesday, 4 November 2009

In this measured, solidly argued book, climate scientist and economist Ben McNeil shows why and how Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy, the sooner the better, is vital for our long-term prosperity.

Big River Man poster

Big River Man

Thursday, 10 September 2009

A documentary following the Amazon swim of Martin Strel, that veers from Borat to Heart of Darkness, with an environmental message thrown in for good measure.

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