Mens Issues researcher.Probably one of the more well known pioneers in this area.
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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.
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?
"
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?
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