Events
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European Alternative & Institutional Investing Summit
This event is a unique opportunity for meaningful exchange with colleagues from both sides of the Atlantic.… Learn more
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Sustainable House Day 2010
For 2010 we are looking for 250 homes to open their doors to the public for Sustainable House Day as millions of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices designed to lessen our impa… Learn more
Courses
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Proposed Horse/Pasture Management workshop
Craig Carter is in the process of organising a pasture/horse management workshop aimed at people who own horses… Learn more
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Centre for Sustainable Living
Come and experience how you or your school, community, organisation or industry can live and work sustainably from those who've been doing it successfully for 20 years right here on WA's beautiful South West Coast.… Learn more
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National Green Jobs Corps
The National Green Jobs Corps (NGJC) is an Australian Government work experience and training program that offers a combination of environmental work experience, skill development and accredited training for youth aged 1… Learn more
Recent Comments
Australian fossil find pushes back biological clock
costumejewelleryring: Finding such fossils certainly pushes back the evolutionary clock so to speak. Does this mean it... Read more
Argentine lake may offer clues to life on Mars
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Parents’ preference for healthy foods withers when buying for kids
New research shows that while parents prefer nutritious foods for the entire family, their preference for healthy foods is about 50 percent weaker when they’re selecting products for the kids, rather than for themselves. Learn more
Google and Skype could be hit by India data curbs
India has toughened its scrutiny of telecoms firms with a directive demanding "access to everything". Learn more
Is genetically altered fish OK? U.S. to decide
U.S. health officials are set to rule on whether a faster-growing, genetically engineered fish is safe to eat in a decision that could deliver the first altered animal food to consumers' dinner plates. Learn more
James Cameron and Avatar cast shine spotlight on real battles to defend ‘Pandoras on Earth’
"A Message From Pandora" Tells the Story of the Battle to Stop the Belo Monte Dam in the Amazon. Watch a 3-min Trailer here. Learn more
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News & Features
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The big carbon footprint in food
September 3, 2010 - Climakind Report
Everything has a carbon footprint. But when most of us think of our carbon footprint we think in terms of the carbon emissions from energy, such as electricity or transport. ... Learn more
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A green candle to cut pollution
September 1, 2010 - adp news
Now, a 'green candle' that does not pollute.... Learn more
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Man fired for charging scooter with employer’s electricity
September 1, 2010 - adp news
A North Rhine-Westphalia state labour court this week will address a case brought by a man fired for using a company power outlet to charge his electric scooter, which cost the firm just €0.018.... Learn more
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5 ways to penetrate the ‘green job’ market
August 28, 2010 - Suzanne Rey
Global clean energy markets are expected to quadruple in the next ten years. Analysts expect the industry will grow 20% to 30% annually and all sectors of the green economy are growing faster than their conventional counterparts. ... Learn more
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On organic coffee farm, complex interactions keep pests under control
August 27, 2010 - Newswise
Proponents of organic farming often speak of nature's balance in ways that sound almost spiritual, prompting criticism that their views are unscientific and naïve.... Learn more
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Facebook campaign to save Canadian bears caught in drug bust
August 24, 2010 - Reuters
An international campaign with the help of social networking site Facebook hopes to save the lives of some 14 black bears used to guard an illegal marijuana farm in western Canada.... Learn more
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More walking, cycling linked to healthier weights worldwide
August 24, 2010 - Newswise
Amble, stroll or pedal: it’s all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity. ... Learn more
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Public perceptions of energy consumption and savings
August 23, 2010 - kevin
In a national online survey, 505 participants reported their perceptions of energy consumption and savings for a variety of household, transportation, and recycling activities.... Learn more
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Green leafy vegetables can cut risk of diabetes:study
August 20, 2010 - Reuters
Eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly cut the risk of developing diabetes according to a scientific report.... Learn more
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Ten reasons why “Boycott BP” is a stupid idea
August 19, 2010 - Sean Kelly
Despite the “oil crisis” in the 1970’s, the catastrophic Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, and two oil-related Gulf wars, we continue to choose convenient self-delusion over logical, intelligent, honest and actionable thought.... Learn more
Products
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Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment
You're interested in going green and, lucky for you, the opportunities for environmentally skilled workers are skyrocketing. Green Jobs will help you to find a job you like-and that'll make the world a better place. … Learn more
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Energise!: A Future for Energy Innovation
A concise, authoritative, and confrontational challenge to the accepted "wisdoms" about the future of energy, complete with post-Obama victory notes “If the world could be more thoughtful about energy supply, we could… Learn more
Campaigns
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Daintree Plant a Rainforest Project
Rainforest Rescue provides an opportunity for you to 'sponsor' the planting of a tree or trees to help restore our rainforests.… Learn more
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Sri Lanka Plant a Rainforest Project
The rainforests of Sri Lanka have been identified as one of the most important for biological diversity in the world.… Learn more
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Action for Climate Change
Action for Climate Change is a program developed by Conservation Volunteers aimed at achieving real and practical environmental results by working with individuals and businesses to reduce their carbon emissions … Learn more
Our Partners
Jobs & Volunteering
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Blacks Beach Spit
Blacks Beach is a priority in Mackay Regional Council`s environmental management because of the large numbers of turtles that nest there each year. … Learn more
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Pittwater
The work aims to restore habitat for migratory birds such as the pied oystercatchers and many seabirds, including terns and gulls.… Learn more
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Bushfire Recovery Planting
Join us on our Bushfire Recovery Project and help the Aussie Bush!… Learn more