Transition Sydney is a recently formed group of Sydney people whose concern about the impact of climate change and peak oil on our way of life calls us to do something practical about it through a Transition Towns initiative. Action …
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Radio Australia19 August 2008 An Australian climate change expert says the world’s sea levels could rise by up to four meters this century. The head of the climate change unit at the Australian National University and science adviser to the …
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The Canberra Times22 August 2008 DEMAND for rooftop solar systems is growing so quickly that people are being forced to wait for up to nine months before they can be installed. Figures from the Department of the Environment show that …
This conference will be relevant to those working on the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems at all levels of government, in the private sector and in the community. The ground breaking conference aims to provide access to the latest research …
The Bradshaw Foundation, in association with Stephen Oppenheimer presents a virtual global journey of modern man over the last 160,000 years. The map shows for the first time the interaction of migration and climate over this period. We are the …
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The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) with the NSW Environmental Trust invite directors, managers, councillors and sustainability project managers from local and state government to this two day symposium. Realising sustainable development in communities across NSW is …
Catchment Detox challenges you to repair a damaged river catchment and create a sustainable and thriving economy. It’s an online game where you’re in charge of the whole catchment. You get to decide what activities you undertake – whether to …
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To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2009 on 2 February, WetlandCare Australia is hosting its 2nd annual Australia-wide art competition, offering categories for both children and adults. The Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority is a proud sponsor of the Major Open …
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Cities Nature Justice is a 3-day international symposium addressing the social science and science of sustainability. A key question for conference attendees will be: Can social sustainability be achieved at the same time as environmental sustainability? Building on the success …
Renting an apartment should not make you feel exempt from doing your part for the environment and saving yourself some money while you are at it. It may seem like most of the world is talking about “Going Green” but …
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