STOP the Release of 260,000 GE Eucalyptus Trees in the U.S
The Stop GE Trees Campaign is a national and international alliance of organizations that have united toward the goal of prohibiting the ecologically and socially devastating release of genetically engineered trees into the environment. Click here to help stop this!
This simple guide looks at efficient water and energy use ptions throughout your home that will save you money as well as help reduce your impact on the environment.
Ergon Energy Envirofund (Unfortunately QLD only this time)
Ergon Energy Envirofund
Ergon Energy is pleased to announce the launch of the Ergon Energy Envirofund - a grant program for not-for-profit community groups and organisations to undertake energy saving and environmental initiatives in their local communities.
Australian Homes To Benefit From Green Loans Rollout
Environment Minister Peter Garrett said Australian homeowners will be able to make their homes more energy and water efficient with 1000 home sustainability assessors ready to begin work and credit providers signed up to commence the rollout of the Green Loans Program from July 1.
"Through Green Loans we are making it easier for 360,000 Australian homeowners to learn what they can do to make their homes more energy efficient from an accredited assessor. The fact is that for many households the assessor will identify simple, low-cost actions like changing light globes, sealing draughts and repairing leaking taps. "
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.
This one person's funny and alarming view of the Story of Stuff:Go to : http://www.storyofstuff.com and wait a minute for the dowload
Coordinated National Action To Drive Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Uptake
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) yesterday took a major step forward towards Australia's low pollution future. COAG today endorsed the design of the expanded Renewable Energy Target and agreed to the introduction of new 6 star standards for houses and strengthened energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings. As a result of yesterday's decisions, work will immediately commence on five key measures to drive growth in the number of highly energy efficient homes and commercial buildings across Australia:
Nearly 40,000 Queensland residents have signed up to the ClimateSmart Home Service, the Queensland Government's new in-home service helping residents save money, energy and the environment.
Residents are being urged to sign up now as the sooner they have a service the sooner they can start to save-up to $250 a year on their energy and water bills.
One of the attractions of the service is the energy monitor, which can give residents a real-time look at what their home's energy consumption is.
A new global initiative will generate and share knowhow on strategies to help the world's poorest and most vulnerable communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. Read more at: http://www.enn.com/agriculture/article/39385
New stormwater plan offers hope
An ambitious plan to supplement Adelaide's drinking water with treated stormwater will be presented to the State Government in April.
Salisbury Council has been conducting a four-year trial of the conversion process and believes its success could be replicated in the state's water-starved reticulation system. Read the full story here.
Time to Get “Smart” on Biofuels
Washington, D.C.-The Sierra Club and Worldwatch Institute today released a report, Smart Choices for Biofuels, highlighting the need for important policy reforms at this critical juncture in America's effort to increase the use of biofuels.
With the Low Carbon Diet, you'll learn how to reduce your annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by at least 2000 kg a year. Now imagine being a part of that!
Let's get Australia moving on solar feed in tariffs!
A feed-in tariff is a premium rate paid for electricity produced by a renewable source such as a grid connected rooftop solar system or wind turbine, usually over and above the market rate.
National gross feed in tariff programs have been established around the world, resulting in increased uptake of solar and wind power systems by home owners and businesses .
Sign the petition and help Rudd choose a solar future!
Sign the petition below, it only takes a few seconds to do! We'll deliver the results and the accompanying letter below to the relevant Government ministers, representatives and committees - your collective voice will be heard! Once you're done, please let others know about this petition - thanks! http://www.feedintariff.com.au/
Ergon Energy Envirofund
