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A good idea.Practical and direct explanations of the projects in solar renewable energy for third world countries(perhaps the first world could catch on more?!)
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
अच्फ़ ग्रीन होम्स update
Saving money and energy: an update on rebates from ACF GreenHome
In recent months the Federal Government has made some changes to the incentives it offers to householders who make environmentally friendly improvements to their homes. Here is the latest information on what you can claim back when you invest in energy- and water-saving measures.
Energy Efficient Homes Package
Builder Insulation
Part of the government's economic stimulus package, this scheme has three parts:
• Homeowner Insulation Program ¬- a $1600 rebate on ceiling insulation for owner-occupiers
• Solar Hot Water Rebate - a $1600 rebate on the installation of a solar hot water system
• Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters - up to $1000 for landlords or tenants to install ceiling insulation in rental properties.
Both insulation rebates target homes with little or no ceiling insulation, and came into effect on 1 July 2009. Homeowners, landlords or tenants who installed insulation between 3 February 2009 and 30 June 2009 can also apply for a rebate, but this must be done within six months of installation.
The Solar Hot Water Rebate, in place since 3 February 2009, can be accessed by homeowners, landlords or tenants who replace an electric hot water system with a solar or heat-pump system.
Note that the insulation program and the solar hot water rebate are offered as alternatives for homeowners; you can't access both rebates for the same home.
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In recent months the Federal Government has made some changes to the incentives it offers to householders who make environmentally friendly improvements to their homes. Here is the latest information on what you can claim back when you invest in energy- and water-saving measures.
Energy Efficient Homes Package
Builder Insulation
Part of the government's economic stimulus package, this scheme has three parts:
• Homeowner Insulation Program ¬- a $1600 rebate on ceiling insulation for owner-occupiers
• Solar Hot Water Rebate - a $1600 rebate on the installation of a solar hot water system
• Low Emission Assistance Plan for Renters - up to $1000 for landlords or tenants to install ceiling insulation in rental properties.
Both insulation rebates target homes with little or no ceiling insulation, and came into effect on 1 July 2009. Homeowners, landlords or tenants who installed insulation between 3 February 2009 and 30 June 2009 can also apply for a rebate, but this must be done within six months of installation.
The Solar Hot Water Rebate, in place since 3 February 2009, can be accessed by homeowners, landlords or tenants who replace an electric hot water system with a solar or heat-pump system.
Note that the insulation program and the solar hot water rebate are offered as alternatives for homeowners; you can't access both rebates for the same home.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
No Clean Feed - Stop Internet Censorship in Australia
No Clean Feed - Stop Internet Censorship in Australia
A response to the current Governement Internet censorship regime and proposals.
A response to the current Governement Internet censorship regime and proposals.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
| Jeremy Leggett
| Jeremy Leggett
Thought provoking site and author activist on climate change and solar tech etc.
Thought provoking site and author activist on climate change and solar tech etc.
ann niddrie photographer - ann-niddrie-photographer-photos-reviews-blog
ann niddrie photographer - ann-niddrie-photographer-photos-reviews-blog
Some interesting perspectives and good approach to photography and life as well as art in this climate change environment.
Some interesting perspectives and good approach to photography and life as well as art in this climate change environment.
Monday, December 14, 2009
More than 200 activists detained Sunday - COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference Copenhagen 2009
More than 200 activists detained Sunday - COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference Copenhagen 2009
Bad news all round.Allowing extended detention for unproven troublemakers and not reaching agreement on the minimum emission target cuts?!
Bad news all round.Allowing extended detention for unproven troublemakers and not reaching agreement on the minimum emission target cuts?!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
ABC iView | Documentary
ABC iView | Documentary
'Crude' a documentary special on the adiction we have to oil and the implications
'Crude' a documentary special on the adiction we have to oil and the implications
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Official google.org Blog: Seeing the forest through the cloud
Official google.org Blog: Seeing the forest through the cloud
A new great tool for visualising deforestation.
A new great tool for visualising deforestation.
Love Letters to the Future
Love Letters to the Future
A great idea.How many think of the future in the longer term and feel the need to leave something for posterity.If only we could grasp the concept on a daily basis thinking of future implications of our actions now.
A great idea.How many think of the future in the longer term and feel the need to leave something for posterity.If only we could grasp the concept on a daily basis thinking of future implications of our actions now.
New Inventors: 2009 Finalists
New Inventors: 2009 Finalists
A great and much needed innovation that not only prote ts us but also our marine life.
A great and much needed innovation that not only prote ts us but also our marine life.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
"HOME SWEET HOME"
"HOME SWEET HOME"
Thought provoking images for everyone in our times.A slideshow by Jorges Mendes that captures a lot about the weird juxtapositions and results of consumerism and a lack of a sense of sustainablity in all things.The homeless street scenes could be I think seen in any city in the western world including Perth and Fremantle in Western Australia at the moment.Confronting when one looks at this indictment on us all.
Thought provoking images for everyone in our times.A slideshow by Jorges Mendes that captures a lot about the weird juxtapositions and results of consumerism and a lack of a sense of sustainablity in all things.The homeless street scenes could be I think seen in any city in the western world including Perth and Fremantle in Western Australia at the moment.Confronting when one looks at this indictment on us all.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Steve Biddulph
Steve Biddulph
Mens Issues researcher.Probably one of the more well known pioneers in this area.
Mens Issues researcher.Probably one of the more well known pioneers in this area.
Blogged with the Flock Browser
Sunday, December 06, 2009
The World Without Us - Alan Weisman
The World Without Us - Alan Weisman
I read this book and attended a very thought provoking interview with Alan Weisman in 2009 at the UWA Writers Festival.He is thought provoking because he highlights our place in the history of the earth and what it would be like if we immdeiately disappeared.Not quite science fiction...but propositional.What would happen to the world and what processes would renew ,change or transform our footprint on the planet..How significant and resilient are we?How long lasting is our culture and achievements?It helps position our selves today as well in regards to climate change...and what forces we are tinkering with and upsetting needlessly...
I read this book and attended a very thought provoking interview with Alan Weisman in 2009 at the UWA Writers Festival.He is thought provoking because he highlights our place in the history of the earth and what it would be like if we immdeiately disappeared.Not quite science fiction...but propositional.What would happen to the world and what processes would renew ,change or transform our footprint on the planet..How significant and resilient are we?How long lasting is our culture and achievements?It helps position our selves today as well in regards to climate change...and what forces we are tinkering with and upsetting needlessly...
The last fish tale - ABC Perth (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The last fish tale - ABC Perth (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
This interview and to the 'facts' that Mark Kurlansky points to tries to describe the near disaster that awaits economically,socially,environmentally and spiritually without a greater sense of balance and management of dropping fish stocks in many areas throughout the worlds.A well written book as well which uses a very humane and warm style to send its message well worth a read and absorb the message.
This interview and to the 'facts' that Mark Kurlansky points to tries to describe the near disaster that awaits economically,socially,environmentally and spiritually without a greater sense of balance and management of dropping fish stocks in many areas throughout the worlds.A well written book as well which uses a very humane and warm style to send its message well worth a read and absorb the message.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Sustainable fish stocks
ACF - Sustainable summer seafood: Being tasty comes with a high price!
A guide to Christmas and summer sustainable fish stocks and selection.
A guide to Christmas and summer sustainable fish stocks and selection.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sustentator - Environmental Awareness - Renewable Energies
Sustentator - Environmental Awareness - Renewable Energies
Interesting website citing some sustainable energy producing techniques and technologies
Interesting website citing some sustainable energy producing techniques and technologies
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Friday, September 04, 2009
Wageru death Sparks safety case response by W.Aust.Government
New mining safety regulation as death toll rises
Will this safety case response be the solution to deaths on minesites or be just a blame and money shifting exercise?What are the real causes of the latest spike of deaths in the mining industry in the current year?
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New mining safety regulation as death toll rises
AJA STYLES
September 2, 2009
The Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has announced new safety regulations for the mining industry after the death toll on mines rose to six this year.
An Alcoa contractor died early yesterday after falling down a shaft at the company's Wagerup alumina refinery, 110km south-east of Perth.
The contractor 50-year-old Paul Herbert Fry, a contract foreman for Trans Pacific Industrial Solutions who lived in the Mandurah suburb of Erskine.
Safety investigators from the Department of Mines and Petroleum are still preparing a report into the circumstances leading up to the death for the State Coroner.
Mr Moore said the number of mine-related deaths had spiked significantly this year, up from two the previous years and he feared the sector had become "complacent".
"Even one death, is one too many," he said.
The government now intends to make mining companies follow a safety model used by petroleum sector, where companies are more self-regulated at a fracture of the cost to tax-payers.
Mr Moore said the Petroleum Safety Case Regime has been successful since it was introduced after the 1970s Alpha North Seas explosion, which killed 167 men.
He said in WA, no deaths had occurred on oil rigs in the past couple of years.
The scheme requires companies to assess out their own safety risks and put in pace their own management schemes to reduce the risks, which can then be fully audited by the government.
Currently the government conducts all the risk assessment and checks at mine sites at a cost of $18 million a year.
Implementing a Safety Case Regime for mining companies is estimated to cost the companies $35 million, with the government still spending $5m.
Mr Moore said it will mean safety inspector numbers will be boosted from 80 to 115, of which 60 inspectors will work in the mining sector.
He said he hopes it will allow WA to become more competitive with the federal regulatory bodies in employing highly-qualified inspectors.
The regime will be introduced over three years to allow smaller mining companies to prepare for it.
New mining safety regulation as death toll rises (4 September 2009)"
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/new-mining-safety-regulation-as-death-toll-rises-20090902-f8ag.html
http://snipurl.com/rl6l3
Will this safety case response be the solution to deaths on minesites or be just a blame and money shifting exercise?What are the real causes of the latest spike of deaths in the mining industry in the current year?
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New mining safety regulation as death toll rises
AJA STYLES
September 2, 2009
The Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has announced new safety regulations for the mining industry after the death toll on mines rose to six this year.
An Alcoa contractor died early yesterday after falling down a shaft at the company's Wagerup alumina refinery, 110km south-east of Perth.
The contractor 50-year-old Paul Herbert Fry, a contract foreman for Trans Pacific Industrial Solutions who lived in the Mandurah suburb of Erskine.
Safety investigators from the Department of Mines and Petroleum are still preparing a report into the circumstances leading up to the death for the State Coroner.
Mr Moore said the number of mine-related deaths had spiked significantly this year, up from two the previous years and he feared the sector had become "complacent".
"Even one death, is one too many," he said.
The government now intends to make mining companies follow a safety model used by petroleum sector, where companies are more self-regulated at a fracture of the cost to tax-payers.
Mr Moore said the Petroleum Safety Case Regime has been successful since it was introduced after the 1970s Alpha North Seas explosion, which killed 167 men.
He said in WA, no deaths had occurred on oil rigs in the past couple of years.
The scheme requires companies to assess out their own safety risks and put in pace their own management schemes to reduce the risks, which can then be fully audited by the government.
Currently the government conducts all the risk assessment and checks at mine sites at a cost of $18 million a year.
Implementing a Safety Case Regime for mining companies is estimated to cost the companies $35 million, with the government still spending $5m.
Mr Moore said it will mean safety inspector numbers will be boosted from 80 to 115, of which 60 inspectors will work in the mining sector.
He said he hopes it will allow WA to become more competitive with the federal regulatory bodies in employing highly-qualified inspectors.
The regime will be introduced over three years to allow smaller mining companies to prepare for it.
New mining safety regulation as death toll rises (4 September 2009)"
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/new-mining-safety-regulation-as-death-toll-rises-20090902-f8ag.html
http://snipurl.com/rl6l3
Wagerup Death initiates safety case changes in Western Australia
New mining safety regulation as death toll rises
The recent death of a Transpacific International worker on the Alcoa Wagerup minesite has triggered a safety case initiative similar to the the safety management employed by oil and gas and petroleum facilities in Western Australia as a response to the current mining death toll of 6 people in the last year.Is this the solution its seems to be touted or just a money saving exercise.?
"The Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has announced new safety regulations for the mining industry after the death toll on mines rose to six this year.
An Alcoa contractor died early yesterday after falling down a shaft at the company's Wagerup alumina refinery, 110km south-east of Perth.
The contractor 50-year-old Paul Herbert Fry, a contract foreman for Trans Pacific Industrial Solutions who lived in the Mandurah suburb of Erskine.
Safety investigators from the Department of Mines and Petroleum are still preparing a report into the circumstances leading up to the death for the State Coroner.
Mr Moore said the number of mine-related deaths had spiked significantly this year, up from two the previous years and he feared the sector had become "complacent".
"Even one death, is one too many," he said.
The government now intends to make mining companies follow a safety model used by petroleum sector, where companies are more self-regulated at a fracture of the cost to tax-payers.
Mr Moore said the Petroleum Safety Case Regime has been successful since it was introduced after the 1970s Alpha North Seas explosion, which killed 167 men.
He said in WA, no deaths had occurred on oil rigs in the past couple of years.
The scheme requires companies to assess out their own safety risks and put in pace their own management schemes to reduce the risks, which can then be fully audited by the government.
Currently the government conducts all the risk assessment and checks at mine sites at a cost of $18 million a year.
Implementing a Safety Case Regime for mining companies is estimated to cost the companies $35 million, with the government still spending $5m.
Mr Moore said it will mean safety inspector numbers will be boosted from 80 to 115, of which 60 inspectors will work in the mining sector.
He said he hopes it will allow WA to become more competitive with the federal regulatory bodies in employing highly-qualified inspectors.
The regime will be introduced over three years to allow smaller mining companies to prepare for it."
New mining safety regulation as death toll rises (4 September 2009)
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/new-mining-safety-regulation-as-death-toll-rises-20090902-f8ag.html
http://snipurl.com/rl6l3
The recent death of a Transpacific International worker on the Alcoa Wagerup minesite has triggered a safety case initiative similar to the the safety management employed by oil and gas and petroleum facilities in Western Australia as a response to the current mining death toll of 6 people in the last year.Is this the solution its seems to be touted or just a money saving exercise.?
"The Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore has announced new safety regulations for the mining industry after the death toll on mines rose to six this year.
An Alcoa contractor died early yesterday after falling down a shaft at the company's Wagerup alumina refinery, 110km south-east of Perth.
The contractor 50-year-old Paul Herbert Fry, a contract foreman for Trans Pacific Industrial Solutions who lived in the Mandurah suburb of Erskine.
Safety investigators from the Department of Mines and Petroleum are still preparing a report into the circumstances leading up to the death for the State Coroner.
Mr Moore said the number of mine-related deaths had spiked significantly this year, up from two the previous years and he feared the sector had become "complacent".
"Even one death, is one too many," he said.
The government now intends to make mining companies follow a safety model used by petroleum sector, where companies are more self-regulated at a fracture of the cost to tax-payers.
Mr Moore said the Petroleum Safety Case Regime has been successful since it was introduced after the 1970s Alpha North Seas explosion, which killed 167 men.
He said in WA, no deaths had occurred on oil rigs in the past couple of years.
The scheme requires companies to assess out their own safety risks and put in pace their own management schemes to reduce the risks, which can then be fully audited by the government.
Currently the government conducts all the risk assessment and checks at mine sites at a cost of $18 million a year.
Implementing a Safety Case Regime for mining companies is estimated to cost the companies $35 million, with the government still spending $5m.
Mr Moore said it will mean safety inspector numbers will be boosted from 80 to 115, of which 60 inspectors will work in the mining sector.
He said he hopes it will allow WA to become more competitive with the federal regulatory bodies in employing highly-qualified inspectors.
The regime will be introduced over three years to allow smaller mining companies to prepare for it."
New mining safety regulation as death toll rises (4 September 2009)
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/new-mining-safety-regulation-as-death-toll-rises-20090902-f8ag.html
http://snipurl.com/rl6l3
Monday, August 31, 2009
Approval of Controversial Gorgon project in western australia Takes place
Gorgon expansion proposal approved - EPBC 2008/4178
The Gorgon expansion has been approved by the Federal australian Government at a time when opinions are mixed in regards to the long term impacts of such approvals on climate change issues,sustainability in its broadest senses of work,unemployment and industrial development,development over public opinion,value of environment and environmental impacts over short term industrial development and dollar earning and it brings in to sharper focus the fact that we are definitely controlled/influenced and impacted by global views,perceptions both economically and politically and that we cant easily assert political autonomy ...These and many other issues whilst the current oil spill off the Western Australian coast 700kms into the Timor sea, highlights some of the dangers and issues of oils exploration and environmental impacts...coincidentally at this time.(see; http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/31/2671525.htm )
The Gorgon expansion has been approved by the Federal australian Government at a time when opinions are mixed in regards to the long term impacts of such approvals on climate change issues,sustainability in its broadest senses of work,unemployment and industrial development,development over public opinion,value of environment and environmental impacts over short term industrial development and dollar earning and it brings in to sharper focus the fact that we are definitely controlled/influenced and impacted by global views,perceptions both economically and politically and that we cant easily assert political autonomy ...These and many other issues whilst the current oil spill off the Western Australian coast 700kms into the Timor sea, highlights some of the dangers and issues of oils exploration and environmental impacts...coincidentally at this time.(see; http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/31/2671525.htm )
FACEBOOK ON THE WAY OUT?
The Medium - Facebook Exodus - NYTimes.com
Is it possible that Facebook is losing its attraction power?What is the future direction going to be in this arena of 'social' networking?
Is it possible that Facebook is losing its attraction power?What is the future direction going to be in this arena of 'social' networking?
Friday, May 29, 2009
Plug in Cars in australia...Mitsubishi first off the rank?
Mitsubishi electric car charged for 2010 - www.drive.com.au
the new plug in Mitsubishi model car due in 2010 in Australia.Is it a sign of things to come?Is it a solution or could they expose our current lack of reliable renewable power generation capacity?
Mitsubishi MIEV
the new plug in Mitsubishi model car due in 2010 in Australia.Is it a sign of things to come?Is it a solution or could they expose our current lack of reliable renewable power generation capacity?
Mitsubishi MIEV
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Go out to the real world says Google Boss
The Associated Press: Google CEO urges grads: 'Turn off your computer'
Google CEO urges grads: 'Turn off your computer'
By KATHY MATHESON – 2 days ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The head of the world's most popular search engine urged college graduates on Monday to step away from the virtual world and make human connections.
Speaking at the University of Pennsylvania's commencement, Google chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt told about 6,000 graduates that they need to find out what is most important to them — by living analog for a while.
"Turn off your computer. You're actually going to have to turn off your phone and discover all that is human around us," Schmidt said. "Nothing beats holding the hand of your grandchild as he walks his first steps."
Schmidt, who holds a doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley, also received an honorary doctor of science degree at the ceremony. Penn President Amy Gutmann cited Schmidt's "manifold contributions to putting the world at humanity's fingertips."
"You have devoted your career to heralding a new age of learning empowered by technology," Gutmann said.
It was Schmidt's second honorary degree in as many days. On Sunday, he received one at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he delivered a similar speech.
At Penn, Schmidt noted the Ivy League school played a key role in the technological industry by creating ENIAC, one of the world's first electronic computers, in 1946.
"Literally everything that you see — every computer, every mobile phone, every device — descends from the principles that were invented right here," Schmidt said.
In the next 10 years, he predicted, technology will advance to the point where it will be possible to have 85 years worth of video on the equivalent of iPod.
He also urged graduates not to lay out a rigid path for themselves. Rewards will gravitate to those who make mistakes and learn from them, Schmidt said.
"You can't plan innovation or inspiration, but you can be ready for it, and when you see it you can jump on it and you can make a difference," he said.
The Class of 2009 is graduating in a tough economic climate, but such downturns can be a time for innovation, Schmidt said. He noted that Rice Krispies, Twinkies and beer cans were all products of the Great Depression — not to mention staples of college life.
He playfully compared today's "Google and Facebook generation" to his own: cell phones vs. phone booths, Wii vs. Pong, blogs vs. newspapers, Red Bull vs. Tang.
Perhaps most notably, Schmidt said, members of his generation spent all their time trying to hide their most embarrassing moments. Today's generation records and posts all those moments on YouTube, he said, drawing laughter from the crowd.
"And I am looking forward to watching these for the next 30 or 40 years," Schmidt said.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Eco tourism saves the day in Indonesia?
ABC News - Video - Top Stories of the day in video
A good story on sustainability or at least attempts at an approach to making fishing and preservation of reef and community more viable and possible through eco tourism promotion.Of course eco tourism has its upside and its down side for communities and environment...but at least this story shows the possibility of a sustainable approach.
A good story on sustainability or at least attempts at an approach to making fishing and preservation of reef and community more viable and possible through eco tourism promotion.Of course eco tourism has its upside and its down side for communities and environment...but at least this story shows the possibility of a sustainable approach.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Aboriginal arts boosted in budget 09
Aboriginal art funding boost praised - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Do we place this type of funding increase as job creation,industry support,welfare or something other than this.It is a small increment in the scheme of things and goes to only certail Aboriginal art centres...where to from this point?How seriously is the importance of art as a job taken?
Do we place this type of funding increase as job creation,industry support,welfare or something other than this.It is a small increment in the scheme of things and goes to only certail Aboriginal art centres...where to from this point?How seriously is the importance of art as a job taken?
Construction and the Budget-some opinions
Budget breakdown
Looks like Oakerjee is eventually off the ground in some form instead of the incessant promises of things to come for Geraldton and some good news for the construction, road and rail making industries infrastructure in general(Hospitals and health related construction as well as the broadband infrastructure are some additionals)Is this sufficient to reduce higher levels of unemployment and how many jobs will it produce in general locally is the question?
Looks like Oakerjee is eventually off the ground in some form instead of the incessant promises of things to come for Geraldton and some good news for the construction, road and rail making industries infrastructure in general(Hospitals and health related construction as well as the broadband infrastructure are some additionals)Is this sufficient to reduce higher levels of unemployment and how many jobs will it produce in general locally is the question?
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Mapping our soil and understanding soil sealing
Getting the global dirt on soil - 24/03/2009
Understanding the nature of soils globally and soil sealing and its impacts globally.An attempt to identify our soils assets and urban planning around such .Too many times we are not looking after and supporting the development of our soils.We also tend not to appreciate the quality and qualities of our soils it its essential value.This is a global project...supported by foundations such as CSIRO and the Gates Foundation.
Understanding the nature of soils globally and soil sealing and its impacts globally.An attempt to identify our soils assets and urban planning around such .Too many times we are not looking after and supporting the development of our soils.We also tend not to appreciate the quality and qualities of our soils it its essential value.This is a global project...supported by foundations such as CSIRO and the Gates Foundation.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Useful link and contacts in environmental Training in Australia
Welcome to EnvironmentPartners
I haven't used this group at all but they seem to have some interesting resources and ideas in the sustainability and workplace environmental training arena.
I haven't used this group at all but they seem to have some interesting resources and ideas in the sustainability and workplace environmental training arena.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Too late a response to oil spill on Queensland coast?
Oil spill: Qld beaches declared disaster zones - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Oil not only in the economy making things difficult but as an underestimated and under responded to disaster damaging large tracts of Queensland coastline and ecosystem with over 100 000 litres of oil being dumped from the Pacific Adventurer oil tanker.Costs are estimated to clean up of over $100 000 a day.To assess damage done to the whole area/community/ecology would be an immense task...but it will obviously be extremely costly.Blame is being shifted backwards and forwards from who should have acted and innaccurate shipping reportage of the incident.Anna Bligh is obviously in for a bashing.More importantly again it highlights the unassumed risks of transporting hydro carbons via tankers through many aspects of sensitive environments and communities that can be damaged irreparably by incidents...that can be foreseen.
Oil not only in the economy making things difficult but as an underestimated and under responded to disaster damaging large tracts of Queensland coastline and ecosystem with over 100 000 litres of oil being dumped from the Pacific Adventurer oil tanker.Costs are estimated to clean up of over $100 000 a day.To assess damage done to the whole area/community/ecology would be an immense task...but it will obviously be extremely costly.Blame is being shifted backwards and forwards from who should have acted and innaccurate shipping reportage of the incident.Anna Bligh is obviously in for a bashing.More importantly again it highlights the unassumed risks of transporting hydro carbons via tankers through many aspects of sensitive environments and communities that can be damaged irreparably by incidents...that can be foreseen.
Too late a response to oil spill on Queensland coast?
Oil spill: Qld beaches declared disaster zones - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Oil not only in the economy making things difficult but as an underestimated and under responded to disaster damaging large tracts of Queensland coastline and ecosystem with over 100 000 litres of oil being dumped from the Pacific Adventurer oil tanker.Costs are estimated to clean up of over $100 000 a day.To assess damage done to the whole area/community/ecology would be an immense task...but it will obviously be extremely costly.Blame is being shifted backwards and forwards from who should have acted and innaccurate shipping reportage of the incident.Anna Bligh is obviously in for a bashing.More importantly again it highlights the unassumed risks of transporting hydro carbons via tankers through many aspects of sensitive environments and communities that can be damaged irreparably by incidents...that can be foreseen.
Oil not only in the economy making things difficult but as an underestimated and under responded to disaster damaging large tracts of Queensland coastline and ecosystem with over 100 000 litres of oil being dumped from the Pacific Adventurer oil tanker.Costs are estimated to clean up of over $100 000 a day.To assess damage done to the whole area/community/ecology would be an immense task...but it will obviously be extremely costly.Blame is being shifted backwards and forwards from who should have acted and innaccurate shipping reportage of the incident.Anna Bligh is obviously in for a bashing.More importantly again it highlights the unassumed risks of transporting hydro carbons via tankers through many aspects of sensitive environments and communities that can be damaged irreparably by incidents...that can be foreseen.
Monday, March 09, 2009
Learning resources for sustainability
Learning for Sustainability
Great site for tools and research materials for 'Sustainability' practitioners in all their guises.Check it out.
Great site for tools and research materials for 'Sustainability' practitioners in all their guises.Check it out.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Green Choices?
CHOICE - CHOICE Green
I would suggest everyone supports the work of this organisation as it is the only Australian consumer driven organisation that I know of that investigates and tests the claims of products generally released and available in this country broadly.Of cours it cant cover every available product but there are quite a range of useful and interesting buying tips and 'facts'Gives at least a guide to things.Useful also is the Green side of its research and tips. as I indicate at this page link.
I would suggest everyone supports the work of this organisation as it is the only Australian consumer driven organisation that I know of that investigates and tests the claims of products generally released and available in this country broadly.Of cours it cant cover every available product but there are quite a range of useful and interesting buying tips and 'facts'Gives at least a guide to things.Useful also is the Green side of its research and tips. as I indicate at this page link.
Green Choices?
CHOICE - CHOICE Green
I would suggest everyone supports the work of this organisation as it is the only Australian consumer driven organisation that I know of that investigates and tests the claims of products generally released and available in this country broadly.Of cours it cant cover every available product but there are quite a range of useful and interesting buying tips and 'facts'Gives at least a guide to things.Useful also is the Green side of its research and tips. as I indicate at this page link.
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I would suggest everyone supports the work of this organisation as it is the only Australian consumer driven organisation that I know of that investigates and tests the claims of products generally released and available in this country broadly.Of cours it cant cover every available product but there are quite a range of useful and interesting buying tips and 'facts'Gives at least a guide to things.Useful also is the Green side of its research and tips. as I indicate at this page link.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Weight Loss for Health - Some Guidelines from ACSM-USA
New Weight Loss and Exercise Guidelines from ACSM
May be helpful in broadly calculating your required activity rates for weight loss and maintenance.
May be helpful in broadly calculating your required activity rates for weight loss and maintenance.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Ecological urbanism and sustainability in the Future-Conference Discussions planned in USA.
"ECOLOGICAL URBANISM: Alternative and Sustainable Cities of the Future" conference at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, April 3 - 5, 2009- 2/16/2009 2:56:00 PM - Building Design & Construction
An interesting sounding conference on the place that design will play in sustainability of cities of the future.
An interesting sounding conference on the place that design will play in sustainability of cities of the future.
Monday, February 16, 2009
John Cantwell and Health and safety during bushfire clean ups....Hazards?
Insiders - 15/02/2009: John Cantwell joins Insiders - Insiders - ABC
Some good insight into hazards and concerns during the bushfire recovery process in Victoria.
Some good insight into hazards and concerns during the bushfire recovery process in Victoria.
Sustainable Living festival in Melbourne soon!
Sustainable Living Festival | Federation Square Melbourne 20-22 Feb 2009
If you are looking for inspiration and or something to do it seems that this sutainable festival is the place to go in Australia at the moment for things sustainable.It offers volunteer opportunities along with the chance to listen to msuic re educate ourselves on what it means to eat local,cultural mapping,finaces tips,understanding economics,debates cooking with fresh ingredients and many others including art exhibitions.Sounds great to me.I wonder if I can get there as sustainably as possible...?!
If you are looking for inspiration and or something to do it seems that this sutainable festival is the place to go in Australia at the moment for things sustainable.It offers volunteer opportunities along with the chance to listen to msuic re educate ourselves on what it means to eat local,cultural mapping,finaces tips,understanding economics,debates cooking with fresh ingredients and many others including art exhibitions.Sounds great to me.I wonder if I can get there as sustainably as possible...?!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Green technology investment...is this the time?
Environment Business Australia
I suppose I agree in that at a time of traditional downturn and causes fuelled by over eager...shall we say excess in some way...(greed outright at times)the natural frugal factor could link its concept to the sustainable gren economy and do much to create an in built check and balance for our economic ecology and create a new sustainable...more green economy/culture and lifestyle tsunami...lets hope so.
I suppose I agree in that at a time of traditional downturn and causes fuelled by over eager...shall we say excess in some way...(greed outright at times)the natural frugal factor could link its concept to the sustainable gren economy and do much to create an in built check and balance for our economic ecology and create a new sustainable...more green economy/culture and lifestyle tsunami...lets hope so.
Friday, February 13, 2009
VOCs and our health compromised indoors?Safety and Health Concerns from furnishings to paints
VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds, Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health : TreeHugger
A reminder of the volatility of some ofthe vapours and gases emitted by some of the contemporary and past indoor paints,furnishings and cleaning agents.Interesting and important reminder as to how surreptitious and innocuously we perceive such everyday products...when in fact they maybe causing great harm to our and our childrens health short and long term.
A reminder of the volatility of some ofthe vapours and gases emitted by some of the contemporary and past indoor paints,furnishings and cleaning agents.Interesting and important reminder as to how surreptitious and innocuously we perceive such everyday products...when in fact they maybe causing great harm to our and our childrens health short and long term.
VOCs and our health compromised indoors?Safety and Health Concerns from furnishings to paints
VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds, Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Health : TreeHugger
A reminder of the volatility of some ofthe vapours and gases emitted by some of the contemporary and past indoor paints,furnishings and cleaning agents.Interesting and important reminder as to how surreptitious and innocuously we perceive such everyday products...when in fact they maybe causing great harm to our and our childrens health short and long term.
A reminder of the volatility of some ofthe vapours and gases emitted by some of the contemporary and past indoor paints,furnishings and cleaning agents.Interesting and important reminder as to how surreptitious and innocuously we perceive such everyday products...when in fact they maybe causing great harm to our and our childrens health short and long term.
Green tidal Power
6 Different Ways the Waves & Tides Can Generate Electricity : TreeHugger
Slideshow detailing how this project off the coast of Northern island operates .
Slideshow detailing how this project off the coast of Northern island operates .
Bushfire appeal-Victorian Red Cross
Australian Red Cross
Much has been in the media and said in regard to the Victorian Bushfires (refer http://www.abc.net.au/?abcnow_mac_20 ) and http://www.abc.net.au/emergency/bushfire/ (this link is a story sharing facility on the ABC website in regard to the Victorian Bushfire...for victims and others-it contains charitable links for assisstance as well.)
Victorian Bushfires - Lucky Escape
I have included a link to some of the reputable organisations above trying to raise money for victims and rehabilitation .The one included here is the Red Cross but there are many others including the CFMEU in W.A.(Unions WA) that are collecting as well.The most important thing is to donate within your means and cash is the preferred medium.
Much has been in the media and said in regard to the Victorian Bushfires (refer http://www.abc.net.au/?abcnow_mac_20 ) and http://www.abc.net.au/emergency/bushfire/ (this link is a story sharing facility on the ABC website in regard to the Victorian Bushfire...for victims and others-it contains charitable links for assisstance as well.)
Victorian Bushfires - Lucky Escape
I have included a link to some of the reputable organisations above trying to raise money for victims and rehabilitation .The one included here is the Red Cross but there are many others including the CFMEU in W.A.(Unions WA) that are collecting as well.The most important thing is to donate within your means and cash is the preferred medium.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Green building link
Focus - Renovate - realestate.com.au
Though a touch commercial of course (attached to a real estate buying site)it still has a few thought inspiring images and tips which can be researched and developed further.It does help to point out australian building green standards .
Though a touch commercial of course (attached to a real estate buying site)it still has a few thought inspiring images and tips which can be researched and developed further.It does help to point out australian building green standards .
Some interesting comments on experiencing the recession in West.Australia-Blog comments from local paper
blogs.thewest.com.au » Blog Archive » NEWS BLOG - Are you struggling to make ends meet?
Can make for some uplifting and at points some educational reading about how some people are coping ,feeling and expressing their situation at being on reduced incomes,welfare system tied and or retired trying to exist on some sort of budget.See what you think.
Can make for some uplifting and at points some educational reading about how some people are coping ,feeling and expressing their situation at being on reduced incomes,welfare system tied and or retired trying to exist on some sort of budget.See what you think.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Mike Turner's Awesome 95 MPG AeroCivic : TreeHugger
Mike Turner's Awesome 95 MPG AeroCivic : TreeHugger
An interesting DIY project that points to some interesting modifications.Check it out.
An interesting DIY project that points to some interesting modifications.Check it out.
Blogged with the Flock Browser
Eco and green wedding guides and planning...Its the ought and actions that count!
Utopian Creations - Sustainable Jewellery
Of recent times with the actions of engagement and planning for weddings ,rings etc in the discussion with my partner...and of course family...the challenge has been to be consistent in all aspects with my and my partners values in thought and in practice.The search and project has begun to create a green and eco-sustainable wedding and engagement approach.This is very challenging on many levels and exciting in many ways for its a chance to try to articulate more fully our beliefs and advertise the fact that actions that are sustainable do take a little thought and time to articulate and plan ...but pay off many times more buy supporting and creating a different and productive result that helps people,community,industries(that are sustainable) and environment in a conscientious and exciting way.It can be done...costs will be key of course...lets see what happens.Above is one random sustainble business providing rings in Australia.
Of recent times with the actions of engagement and planning for weddings ,rings etc in the discussion with my partner...and of course family...the challenge has been to be consistent in all aspects with my and my partners values in thought and in practice.The search and project has begun to create a green and eco-sustainable wedding and engagement approach.This is very challenging on many levels and exciting in many ways for its a chance to try to articulate more fully our beliefs and advertise the fact that actions that are sustainable do take a little thought and time to articulate and plan ...but pay off many times more buy supporting and creating a different and productive result that helps people,community,industries(that are sustainable) and environment in a conscientious and exciting way.It can be done...costs will be key of course...lets see what happens.Above is one random sustainble business providing rings in Australia.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Negative versus Positive views of the downturns in Australia
Economists: the psychology of the current crisis - Life Matters - 2 February 2009
Can a positive view of the economic 'crisis' influence and change our directions,perceptions and ability to cope and achieve in the current economic situation for Governments and individuals.?What are the implications?
Can a positive view of the economic 'crisis' influence and change our directions,perceptions and ability to cope and achieve in the current economic situation for Governments and individuals.?What are the implications?
Monday, February 02, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Sustainability podcasts-'New Page' link-What do you think about the content?
Paper Tells a Story | Podcasts
A bit USA focussed it looks at the common surveyed perceptions of sustainability and going green marketing and business practice.It gathered through the use of social media-blogs commentaries and conversations /perceptions and a number of views and stats explaining some of the common beliefs and brands being referred to by and as consumers.Mostly directed and talks about product/brand lines/corporate identity views/opinions.Communicating the sustainability message and actions are cited as big questions.
A bit USA focussed it looks at the common surveyed perceptions of sustainability and going green marketing and business practice.It gathered through the use of social media-blogs commentaries and conversations /perceptions and a number of views and stats explaining some of the common beliefs and brands being referred to by and as consumers.Mostly directed and talks about product/brand lines/corporate identity views/opinions.Communicating the sustainability message and actions are cited as big questions.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Robot support -Cybernetic integration goes further into supporting the structure of workers ageing bodies
Japan researchers unveil robot suit for farmers - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Interesting implications for labour and manual work as workers become older and more prone to injuries.This seems to be an interesting solution and further down the cyborg track physically.There are some interesting implications though.These are in the areas of longetivity of working life,descrimination based on age and retirement because of bad physical incapacity.This disrupts and ends to some degree some of these issues whilst creating new social ones eg extending working life in the physical spheres,the impacts of ill health and lack of fitness....will ther need to be such a focus of a robot exoskeleton of some sort supports or takes care of the strength needs?workers comp?What would be your liabilities if the 'robot' did it and you sustained an injury as a result of malfunction...Interesting anyway.
Interesting implications for labour and manual work as workers become older and more prone to injuries.This seems to be an interesting solution and further down the cyborg track physically.There are some interesting implications though.These are in the areas of longetivity of working life,descrimination based on age and retirement because of bad physical incapacity.This disrupts and ends to some degree some of these issues whilst creating new social ones eg extending working life in the physical spheres,the impacts of ill health and lack of fitness....will ther need to be such a focus of a robot exoskeleton of some sort supports or takes care of the strength needs?workers comp?What would be your liabilities if the 'robot' did it and you sustained an injury as a result of malfunction...Interesting anyway.
BP Cut greenhouse in 2008 but cancel industrial projects in Kwinana
Bloomberg.com: Australia & New Zealand
The conundrum of cutting greenhouse but not producing jobs can be seen clearly here in BP s approach.Environmentally sustainable but not necessarily able to meet the commercial or social susatiability challenges perhaps overall in these tough economic times.Interesting also is the failure of the proposed storage of coal pollutants for locking away in rock storage was not possible or viable.
The conundrum of cutting greenhouse but not producing jobs can be seen clearly here in BP s approach.Environmentally sustainable but not necessarily able to meet the commercial or social susatiability challenges perhaps overall in these tough economic times.Interesting also is the failure of the proposed storage of coal pollutants for locking away in rock storage was not possible or viable.
Life Balance and sustainability...a bloggers survey
Earth Survey: Ian Campbell
A great little opinion piece simply reflecting on some of the drives we have in regards to growth and consumption and provoking us to think and challenge ourselves as to when is enough really enough.What are the choices we are making and how will they affect future generations.
A great little opinion piece simply reflecting on some of the drives we have in regards to growth and consumption and provoking us to think and challenge ourselves as to when is enough really enough.What are the choices we are making and how will they affect future generations.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Solar BP Plant closed...a reminder
BP Solar to close manufacturing plant in Sydney
Something I wasnt aware of and I presume has for all intents and purposes aken place as scheduled last year.How silly and stupid that we can sponsor and support car companies,hybrid car projects such as Holdens and especially Toyota but not solar plant initiatives to maintain them in this country in co operation and with committment from the petroleum industry that are creating most of the industrial,commercial issues in climate change...economics and social/cultural structuring of such a petroleum based/carbon friendly economy...especially here in Australia....Must research this story further to see if it is accurate.
Something I wasnt aware of and I presume has for all intents and purposes aken place as scheduled last year.How silly and stupid that we can sponsor and support car companies,hybrid car projects such as Holdens and especially Toyota but not solar plant initiatives to maintain them in this country in co operation and with committment from the petroleum industry that are creating most of the industrial,commercial issues in climate change...economics and social/cultural structuring of such a petroleum based/carbon friendly economy...especially here in Australia....Must research this story further to see if it is accurate.
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