09.05.08
Earth Linking: Encouraging deep bonding with earth
In the lead up to World Environment Day on 5 June, you might like to tell others about the existence of the Earth Link project. Earth Link is a community environment centre which has a vision of a world where there is "respect, reverence and care for earth". Earth Link believes that the key to creating such a world is a deep sense of our connectedness to earth and cosmos, and so offers programmes in ecospirituality, and in earth-human wellbeing.
05.05.08
Registrations NOW OPEN for Riversymposium 2008
The global future of rivers is threatened by too little or too much water. The 11th International Riversymposium will explore the challenges associated with the increased incidence of flooding and drought expected with climate change. What changes can we anticipate? How can we adapt?
05.05.08
Help wanted for Walk Against Warming
Hello Everyone, In 2007 we all helped to build Walk Against Warming into a nation-wide movement for action on climate change. We put politicians on notice with more than 100,000 people marching in towns and cities everywhere. We made headlines and news bulletins nationally and internationally. 2008 will be even better. But we can't do it without you. We want your input on how to transform Walk Against Warming into something new, something exciting and something that reflects the crisis we are facing and the inspiring community movement for change that we have created. Get in touch by posting your ideas on Climate Movement:
15.04.08
Queensland Conservation has just 'gone live'
See the NEW EVENTS CALENDAR While you're there you'll notice our new
events calendar on the right of every page. You might remember that we
trialled a statewide conservation calendar on our old site. It was
extremely popular with our visitors and many people bookmarked it to
keep up with conservation events, consultations, rallies and conferences.
Sadly it was too time-consuming to keep up to date with the old website
program and hasn't been available for some months.
Now if you have an upcoming event, or there's a consultation or conference
in your area let us know and we'll get it online for
you. Don't forget to send weblinks, emails or other contact details. This
is one of the services we are offering our member groups through our new
site, others will be coming shortly so stay tuned!
so please visit www.qccqld.org.au
to take a look.
10.04.08
Qld Landcare Conference 21 - 24 September
2008 sees the annual Queensland Landcare Conference travel to Monto for the first time. And holding a conference of this size in a town like Monto brings with it some very unique challenges. Delegates joining us at this conference will experience some of the finest Queensland country hospitality on offer! Accommodation will be available in a range of styles. A very (very) limited number of motel rooms are available; we are constructing a special conference tent city complete with beds (but BYO linen); and we are currently seeking expressions of interest from local families to host delegates in their homes. More information about accommodation will be available in our next newsletter.
Go to :http://www.qldlandcareconference.com/
for more information.
16.01.08
GOOD NEWS - Organic food is good for your health !
Finally there is conclusive scientific research confirming what many have known in our hearts & bellies .. 'Organic Food is good for you' .. by 33 independent scientific institutions
Now there is Conclusive research .... by 33 independent scientific Institutions..
LARGEST EVER STUDY INTO ORGANICS PROVIDES CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
A study released by Newcastle University delivers incontrovertible proof of the benefits of organics
The largest ever study into organics has found that organic food is more nutritious. The Newcastle University study found that organic vegetable crops contained up to 40% more beneficial compounds and organic milk contained over 90% more nutrients than conventionally produced milk.
The research was conducted at a 725-acre farm in Newcastle upon Tyne in a four year, A$30M experiment funded by the European Union. Researchers from Newcastle University created two identical farms; one managed using conventional farming practices and the other managed organically. 33 academic centres across Europe participated in this four year project. The resounding conclusion was that the organic produce contained higher levels of compounds thought to boost health and combat disease.
Professor Carlo Leifert, the co-ordinator of the European-funded project said in a Sunday Times article that the differences were so marked that organic produce would help to increase the nutrient intake of people not eating the recommended five portions a day of fruit and vegetables. He was quoted as saying, If you have just 20% more antioxidants and you can't get your kids to do five a day, then you might just be okay with four a day.
While the study did find that some conventional crops contained larger quantities of some vitamins, the research has confirmed that the overall trend is that organic fruit, vegetables and milk are more likely to have beneficial compounds.
Andre Leu, the Chair of the Organic Federation of Australia says, It's official that organic food is healthier and this report lends credibility to what we have been saying all along. This study adds to the 83 peer reviewed public reports that say that on average, organic food has a higher nutrient content. The exciting thing about this is that it involved 33 academic institutions across Europe led by Newcastle University, and as a result, it has enormous scientific credibility. The significant increase in cancer fighting compounds shows that investing in organics is excellent value for consumers.
To read the Times article, please visit http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article2753446.ece
