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Climate coverage down again in 2011

Climate coverage down again in 2011

Climate change dropped even further from the world’s headlines and newscasts last year. Weird weather, Australia’s carbon tax and Solyndra fracas weren’t enough to stem a decline that started in 2009. Read the full story

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Plant for the Future on National Tree Day

Plant for the Future on National Tree Day

It’s time once again to roll up your sleeves and prepare to get your hands dirty as Australia’s biggest community tree planting events, National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day, are just days away. Read the full story

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The Otesha Project: Cycling for Sustainability

The Otesha Project: Cycling for Sustainability

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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What Are You Doing for Earth Day?

What Are You Doing for Earth Day?

It is well into Autumn now and believe it or not,  Earth Day is just around the corner! On April 22, people everywhere around the world will join together to celebrate our wonderful planet – so don’t miss out on the celebrations! This year it is on the Good Friday so along with your usual celebrations here are some great ideas to include on the day! Read the full story

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Smarter about sustainable living with Living Smarties Conference

Smarter about sustainable living with Living Smarties Conference

Are you in the  Fremantle Western Australia area on Sunday April 3rd? Looknig for an fun environmental conferance to go to – then look no further! Read the full story

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Earth Hour 2011

Earth Hour 2011

Don’t forget tonight is Earth Hour. Time to turn the lights out and enjoy the peace and quiet. Read the full story

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Don’t forget – Earth Hour Awards 2011 Entries close this Sunday March 6!

Don’t forget – Earth Hour Awards 2011 Entries close this Sunday March 6!

If you are busy and have forgotten to send your application, you have until this Sunday, March 6, 2011 to get your entries in! Don’t forget you can also nominate other people and not just yourself!

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National Recycling Week 8 – 14 November

National Recycling Week 8 – 14 November

National Recycling Week starts today! Planet Ark has set up National Recycling Week that runs from 8 – 14 November. Started back in November 1996, the program is in it’s 15th year and is a highly regarded annual education and behaviour change campaign.

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The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2010 competition NOW OPEN!

The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2010 competition NOW OPEN!

Are you a environmental photographer? If so, then I *highly* recommend entering The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2010 competition. Read the full story

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Competition for Fire Awareness stimulates thinking about bushfire prevention.

Competition for Fire Awareness stimulates thinking about bushfire prevention.

I just thought this needed to be posted!  We should all be thinking about fires now while it is still cool.  Get out with the scythe, tractor, mower, whipper snipper etc. etc. and clean up the areas around buildings.  The results of this competition may save lives! Read the full story

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‘Green’ Fireworks – can you really launch heavy metals into the air safely?

‘Green’ Fireworks – can you really launch heavy metals into the air safely?

Fireworks are used at every major celebration all around the world and it’s probably a bit of a downer to start analyzing just how bad they can be for the environment.  Read the full story

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The Green Pickings at the Sydney Film Festival

The Green Pickings at the Sydney Film Festival

The Sydney Film Festival is happening NOW – have you been to see any great movies at all? I am not sure which ones to see but if environmental films and docos are what you are after, then check this list out thanks to Greenpeace! Read the full story

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Pick-your-own fruit and vege farms in Australia

Pick-your-own fruit and vege farms in Australia

One of the best ways of saving money and carbon is to make the ‘family drive’ or weekend holiday pay for itself by passing by a few farms where they sell produce for low cost in season. Read the full story

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Noise pollution jeopardizes health of people, animals and environment

Noise pollution jeopardizes health of people, animals and environment

Loud, sharp or constant noise in the workplace, home or leisure areas can cause hearing impairment, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, annoyance and aggression, sleep disturbance, and a lowering of learning capability which can be measured in school results. Read the full story

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Today is 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

Today is 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

Earth Day is today! The 40th anniversary of the day that was founded on the idea that all people, regardless of race, gender, income or geography have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Read the full story

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Green Infrastructure, Earth Day and Global Awareness – by James Garver

Green Infrastructure, Earth Day and Global Awareness – by James Garver

Spring 2010 is approaching and there’s a lot of buzz around topics like the economy, taxation, global poverty, restoration in Haiti/Chile, and lastly, green awareness. Read the full story

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Today is EARTH HOUR

Today is EARTH HOUR

On Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. the world will send a powerful message that climate change is a priority that must be dealt with now.  Read the full story

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Just 1 piece of rubbish can make a difference – Clean Up Australia Day

Just 1 piece of rubbish can make a difference – Clean Up Australia Day

Come on everybody, today is Clean Up Australia Day! The perfect opportunity to get out there in your community and help keep Australia beautiful. Tell us what you have planned for today! Read the full story

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