ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
On this page you will find information, links, tips and updates on environmental issues, including sustainability and climate change.
If you have any questions or ideas which you would like to send to me, please email us.
Latest news:
There have been two new reports released recently regarding the science of climate change and future trends- one from the Australian Academy of Science and one from the CSIRO - you may find the information an interesting read.
The recent launch of a terrific new website "Koala Diaries" made front page news - this is an excellent web tool for you to be able to enter details of Koala sightings that you and your friends & families may have noted. Click here for the web link.
Release of the Fraser Island Report: This was released on 31 August and is the culmination of months of work on the submissions received. Click here to read the report and here to read my speech when I tabled it in Parliament.
Have you seen the ABC's informative website "ABC Environment? click here to check it out
THE INHUMANE SLAUGHTER OF DUGONG AND TURTLES IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND MUST STOP!
Click here to go to youtube and view a very disturbing video recorded in October 2009.
Caution: there are graphic scenes of extreme cruelty which may disturb some viewers.
Click here to read my speech to Parliament, 13 April, 2010
Please support the campaign to enforce existing laws and prevent any further cruelty and the sale of meat for commercial purposes. You can do this by writing to the Minister:
Minister for Environment & Resource Management
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4001
LOW IMPACT LIVING
We can all make a difference in how we use resources and live more sustainably and the World Wildlife Fund has a great website with tips and information - click here to access the link
UPDATES ON SOLAR HOT WATER & OTHER ENERGY SAVING NEWS:
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LOW IMPACT LIVING Bioplastics - plastic from corn? Read all about it here
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR ClimateSmart APPOINTMENT YET?
You too can do something practical right now to save energy, lighten your ecoFootprint
and save money! For more information, and to book the $50 service - here
Koalas on Main Beach!
Koala Rally
Koala Rally 2
Keep Noosa Special
MOBILE PHONES
Are you getting rid of an old phone? - click here to find a great way to recycle the old one
LINKS TO EXPLORE Other sites:
Enviro - general news:
Sunshine Coast Enviro Council
Greening Australia
Cars:
www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au
Ecological footprint quiz:
http://www.earthday.net/Footprint/
Your home:
climatesmart.qld.gov.au
www.livingsmarthomes.com.au
www.savethekoala.com
www.qccqld.org.au
www.globalissues.org
www.appropedia.org
www.australia.gov.au
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Tell us your ideas for low impact living
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