We haven't a hope of saving the world with a whimper
If the planet is to be saved it will have to start at the bottom, with people deciding to change the way they live. People power, we can only hope, will embolden the Government to do the right thing...
Transition Sydney @ Permaculture North
A packed house (the usual situation) at Permaculture North's monthly meeting last night heard the Transition Sydney story of Peak Oil, Climate Change and the need for local community responses to build resilience and learn to live in an energy-restricted world.
Suppliers plan to pass buck on carbon
As we have been suggesting in our talks, ultimately we pay for carbon emission reduction. However, if we don't pay now the world and its population pays later.
THE electricity industry is planning to pass on most of the costs of carbon trading to the public, even though it is set to receive taxpayer compensation from the Federal Government, documents seen by the Herald show.
Transition Sydney at Permaculture Sydney West
Another lively discussion around the issues of peak oil, climate change and how to respond as individuals and as a community. The Permaculture Sydney West members impressed us as active and committed and we expect to be amazed by what they will take on and achieve in the months and years ahead.
The climate change smokescreen
Global warming scepticism is being manipulated by tactics reminiscient of an earlier campaign of denial, writes David McKnight.
When the tobacco industry was feeling the heat from scientists who showed smoking caused cancer, it took decisive action, engaging in a decades-long public relations campaign to undermine the medical research and discredit the scientists.
Country, the City Version: Farms in the Sky Gain New Interest
What if “eating local” in Shanghai or New York meant getting your fresh produce from five blocks away? And what if skyscrapers grew off the grid, as verdant, self-sustaining towers where city slickers cultivated their own food? Read more.