When it comes to choosing a Christmas gift, what factors guide your decision? Is it cost? Aesthetics? Quality? Fashion?
Get a Double Whammy Benefit from the Carbon Tax
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With July 1st 2012 seeing the introducing of the much talked about Carbon Tax (or ‘price on carbon’ if you listen to the Australian Government’s messaging), now is the time to seriously think about making the switch to solar energy. The benefits are two fold as this article explains.
The Vulnerable Koala: are we in time to save our national icon?
May 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week, the Australian Government listed several koala populations as “vulnerable”, giving them special protection. As a koala researcher and conservation planner, I am most impressed with Minister Burke’s decision.
Earth Hour 2012 – Tomorrow Night!
March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Saturday 31, 2012 at 8:30pm is Earth Hour.
Australia’s 10 Greenest Universities
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
GREEN with envy? We list the top 10 universities in Australia, according to their environmental credentials.
Australia’s Outback Lake Eyre Basin wetlands and rivers protected
December 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Australia has protected one of the world’s last great natural wetlands. In an announcement this weekend, the country’s Queensland government designated the Cooper’s Creek, Georgina, and Diamantina rivers protected under its Wild Rivers Act.
Green and Frugal Christmas Countdown
December 12, 2011 by 3 Comments
So who here is freaking out about Christmas? Let me stress you out a little and ask have you bought all the presents yet, have you decorated a tree, have you done all your cooking? If the answer is no, then I suggest you take a 5 minute break, breathe deeply and remember it is [...]
Carbon Price Scheme – No Longer a Mystery Package
July 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Upon the release of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s carbon price package (to take effect July 1, 2012), there has been talk aplenty of her plummeting popularity. The PM has dismissed the commentary in favour of the scheme’s necessity, saying, “Polls will come and go… I’m absolutely convinced what I’m doing’s right.”
Carbon Tax – A Short Roundup
July 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I won’t go into too many details here as it is being covered by everyone and anyone, so here is a quick round up thanks to the crew over at crikey.com.au
Solar Thermal Shines On in the United States
May 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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.
