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Water savers honoured

Caitlin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:29:18 +1100

The national 2011 savewater! awards® winners.

Durban results solid

Caitlin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:41:15 +1100

Rescued at the eleventh hour, and after many compromises, the Durban climate change conference last week managed to highlight issues and suggest that a legally binding global climate change treaty is finally in sight.

Coral Sea Reserve plans revealed

Caitlin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:45:51 +1100

The proposed Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve was released today, and it could become the biggest marine reserve in the world. But is it good enough?

Clean energy reality with carbon tax passed

Caitlin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +1100

Today, the carbon tax was passed through parliament in Australia. G shares the opinions of some high profile movers and shakers with you.

Shout a meal for Africa

Caitlin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:12:22 +1000

More than 13 million people in the Horn of Africa are currently facing desperate food shortages following the worst drought in 60 years. Oxfam is there helping on-the-ground, but individuals in Australia are also being called-upon to help out – from the comfort of their dinner table.

Earth now in overdraft

Caitlin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:05:00 +1000

Yesterday, 27 September, was Earth Overshoot Day 2011; the day the Earth reached a level of resource demand that exceeds what nature can sustainably support for this year.

Moving Planet Day

Caitlin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:49:01 +1000

In a global day of action, thousands of people gather to support collaborative action to reduce emissions through 350.org.

Sharing = caring with Landshare

Caitlin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:45:39 +1000

The successful Landshare program, which garners 60,000 participants in the UK, where it began, has arrived in Australia encouraging people to home grow produce with the help of others. The online network unites those with land to share with those in need of land for growing fresh produce.

Taiji slaughters begin

Caitlin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:31:47 +1000

23,000 dolphins and porpoises are expected to be slaughtered as the start of the killing season opens today in Taiji, Japan.

Recycling old phones = more trees

Caitlin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:49:22 +1000

Layne Beachley urges Aussies to recycle old mobiles and help regenerate coastline.