The Federal Government’s Climate Commission released its inaugural report, The Critical Decade (PDF). The report serves as yet another reminder of the need to for immediate strong action to start reducing Australia’s emissions. Continue Reading

“Who cares about the Forest?” is the question Franke James asks herself when thinking about the paper her book is printed on and why she feels guilty when using paper towels. She went and did some research in the Canadian Boreal Forest and explains about the FSC and forest management in this fun and educational video!

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Another large-scale concentrating solar thermal project is underway in the United States thanks to strong financial support from the Federal Government. The news is the latest example of the United States moving forward with investment in renewable energy. Continue Reading

WWF supports the findings of a report released May 23 by the Climate Commission that warns the window for limiting future costly climate change is rapidly closing, and is calling for a long-term low carbon plan and the immediate implementation of a price on carbon pollution. Continue Reading

We are all doing our bit for the environment & cutting meat out of our diet makes a huge impact. So we bring you Meat Free Mid Week Recipes  -Low fat veggie curry Continue Reading

For fifteen years, Muniyamma, a farmer in Karnataka, India, practiced agriculture with the help of agro-chemicals, such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides, but in recent years she noticed a drastic decrease in yield. Continue Reading

Four Australian guys are driving across the globe attempting to ‘fill-up’ only on biofuel. Jamesina McLeod of Enviro-Reportage reports. Continue Reading

Have you heard of the word “glamping” before? Urban Dictionary defines it as  “Glamorous camping. Satisfying your craving for the outdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine, and a comfortable bed. No stinky sleeping bags on the hard ground and freeze dried food for me. If its not a Glamping trip, count me out.” Continue Reading

It’s easy to be green these days, however when it comes to buying ‘green’ wedding and engagement rings, it can be a little more difficult. Finding a jeweller who can work with recycled metal or can supply you with ethical and traceable diamonds is not as easy as walking down the high street and popping into your local jewellery store. Continue Reading

A new report released yesterday by Environment Victoria has outlined Australia’s electricity generation mix between 1960-2009 and has demonstrated a serious lack of commitment to renewable energy generation. The report highlights a steady decline in the proportion of renewable energy sources and an ever increasing reliance on coal-fired power.

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Increasing demand for water continues to put a strain on available water sources, threatening the livelihood of millions of small-scale farmers who depend on water for their crops. At a time when one in eight people lack access to safe water, Nourishing the Planet points to low-cost, small-scale innovations to better manage this vital resource.  These efforts are increasing the availability of water for crops and helping farmers improve crop productivity and become more food-secure. Continue Reading

We, as subservient members of the British Empire, love to quaff a cuppa at any time of the day with nary an excuse needed. Whether it be by mug, cup, infuser, or pot – we’re loving it. We’re saying pass the honey, honey. Pass the sugar, sugar. And pass the tea, bag. And getting slapped. But we still come back for more. But the big question is – what is the true cost of that boiled happiness?
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Climate change solutions think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is launching a new research initiative to investigate pathways to a zero emissions buildings sector. Following on from their Banksia award-winning Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan released in partnership with the University of Melbourne last year, the group has turned its attention to the built environment. Continue Reading

My Green Australia was lucky enough to catch the team from The Otesha Project while they are busy pedaling their way from Melbourne to Canberra. Why are they pedaling all that way? They are spreading awareness to young people about the critical role they play in creating a better Australia to live in!

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We are all doing our bit for the environment & cutting meat out of our diet makes a huge impact. So we bring you Meat Free Mid Week Recipes  -Miso Soup Continue Reading

We have said it time and time again, there really are things we can now start to live without. The great thing about people in general is we can learn and adapt to new situations – and this time we have to start pairing down our lives to remove some of the things that are unnecessary and bad for the environment. Continue Reading

An eco-friendly home will save electricity and energy which in turn will lower your expenses towards it – that much, I know is true. Begin by looking into a few areas where you think you can make the biggest difference; remember that the smallest changes can sometimes have some of the biggest impact. Continue Reading

Global fish production has reached an all-time high, according to Nourishing the Planet’s latest research for the Worldwatch Institute’s Vital Signs Online publication. Aquaculture, or fish farming—once a minor contributor to total fish harvest—increased 50-fold between the 1950s and 2008 and now contributes nearly half of all fish produced worldwide. Continue Reading