In order to be more sustainable, tertiary education institutions need to embed principles of sustainability into all aspects of core business. From learning and teaching, to campus operations and community engagement, there is little about an institution that should not …
Scientists already know that air pollution can impair airways and blood vessels. The COSMOS Magazine article Dirty Minds reveals that the emerging surprise is what it might do to the brain. Increasingly, studies have been highlighting inflammation-provoking nanopollutants as a …
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The Big Thirst – The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water takes readers on a journey – from the wet moons of Saturn to the water-obsessed hotels of Las Vegas, where dolphins swim in the desert, and from a …
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Australian Documentaries and the Institute for Sustainable Futures, at University of Technology Sydney have partnered for Water Stories, the frst online collaborative documentary making process in the world. The Water Stories documentary will voice water issues that are most concerning …
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People interested to discover more about the natural wonders of Sydney’s Kurnell Peninsula are invited to attend the free launch of the new book Kurnell Peninsula – a guide to the plants, animals, ecology and landscapes on Thursday 12 May …
Australians are faced with bushfires each summer and are realising that fire is an integral part of the Australian landscape. However the different values people place on the landscape dictates how fire is perceived and used by different sectors of …
This year Sydney’s Manly Environment Centre celebrates 20 years, and in September will recognise the spirit behind Environment Centres by organising the first ‘International Conference for Environment Centres’ – driving environmental change from the community. The conference will be an …
First International Conference for Environment Centres, 8-11 September 2011, Sydney Read more »
Idyllic urban oases offer inspiration to anyone yearning to add nature and serenity to an outdoor living space. Rooftop Gardens: The Terraces, Conservatories, and Balconies of New York showcases some of the most unique and extraordinary outdoor spaces in New …
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The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) Your Home Technical Manual is a compendium with 340 pages of environmentally sustainable solutions for designing and building a home. For people who are building, buying or renovating, it shows how to make a more …
Updated 4th edition of the Your Home Technical Manual now available Read more »
A double-glazing buyers guide in the latest issue of the Alternative Technology Association (ATA) ReNew: technology for a renewable future magazine takes a look at window and door glass insulating options. Windows often make or break the look of a …
Double-glazing buyers guide: best options for insulating your home Read more »