Green Drinks

This is a rather unique and intriguing concept in self organising green communities.http://www.greendrinks.org/ Green Drinks InternationalEvery month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beer at informal sessions known as Green Drinks.We have a lively...

Time and stress management

"Stress and Self Sabotage:Are You Creating Additional Mental Stress For Yourself? From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., Your Guide to Stress Management. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Steven Gans, M.D. Mental and Emotional...

CFMEU and ACF unite for action on climate change

"Date: 11-Sep-2007 In a rare convergence of interests, the mining union and environmentalists have collaborated to call for urgent Government action on climate change. With climate change set to be a critical federal election campaign issue, the CFMEU Mining and Energy...

10 kinds of people: Sustainable practitioners and the guzzlers

An interesting article from Computing for Sustainability.It takes some interesting perspectives and  reflections  upon  sustainbility  as a lifestyle choice  that at times needs focus and clarification.It cites also the importance of education."10...

Sustainable Seafood – Towards an Ocean Wise Australia!

"Marine Sustainable Seafood – Towards an Ocean Wise Australia! Canadian chef Robert Clark + Canadian chef Robert Clark The Australian Conservation Foundation is developing a new and exciting sustainable living initiative called Ocean Wise Australia. Based on the successful...

Consuming Australia: the high price of our spending

"Consuming Australia: the high price of our spending Date: 8-Jul-2007 People living in Australia's wealthiest inner-city suburbs are responsible for more than double the amount of greenhouse pollution than households in less affluent areas, because of their high levels of...

Consuming Australia: the high price of our spending

"Consuming Australia: the high price of our spendingDate: 8-Jul-2007People living in Australia's wealthiest inner-city suburbs are responsible for more than double the amount of greenhouse pollution than households in less affluent areas, because of their high levels of...

Spinal health and Fitness Study

"Superficial Lumbopelvic Muscle Overactivity and Decreased Cocontraction After 8 Weeks of Bed Rest.  Occupational Health/Ergonomics Spine. 32(1):E23-E29, January 1, 2007. Belavy, Daniel L. BPhty *+; Richardson, Carolyn A. PhD +; Wilson, Stephen J. PhD *; Rittweger, Jorn...

Rainwater tanks, greywater and recycling

'' An interesting article citing the new Australian labour party policy to encourage the use of and fund recycling of water initiatives as well as focussing on promoting the use of water tanks especially in the eastern states of Australia''"Rivers and WaterRainwater tanks,...

Another Telstra worker 'commits suicide'

"    * Another Telstra worker 'commits suicide' 18th June 2007, 4:33 WST  Increasing performance targets and plans to install satellite tracking in his work van caused a Melbourne Telstra line technician to commit suicide, his friends and family...

Leadership missing from BHP Billiton climate policy

Whats new 1984 all over again!"Here is another example of rubbery figures being used to appear to be doing something significant.The use of the term 'energy intensity reduction target' are fascinating and scarey in what they indicate a company is willing to do to distort...

Shaping a Sustainable Future

"Shaping a Sustainable Future ACF President Professor Ian Lowe, AO + ACF President Professor Ian Lowe, AO Professor Ian Lowe, Spirituality and Sustainability Forum – 6 June, 2007 I begin by thanking His Holiness the Dalai Lama for being in Australia to share with us his...

Decarbonised Energy projects with BP and Rio Tinto?

"hydrogen energy logo * Home * Press release * Hydrogen Energy * BP * Rio Tinto Rio Tinto and BP join forces to develop clean energy worldwide May 17, 2007 BP and Rio Tinto today announced the formation of a new jointly-owned company, Hydrogen Energy,...