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5th Apr 2022

IPCC finds the world has its best chance yet to slash emissions – if it seizes the opportunity

The world has its best chance yet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly, but hard and fast cuts are needed across all sectors and nations to hold warming to safe levels, the global authority on climate change says.

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17th Mar 2022

We can all be Recycling Heroes!

Recycling “properly” (and diverting valuable material from landfill) can be deeply rewarding.This Friday is Global Recycling Day and the theme is #Recycling Heroes, so I wanted to share with you how you can up your ‘recycling game’ and enjoy the deep satisfaction of finding a purpose for all your unwanted ...

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23rd Feb 2022

Energy poverty is linked to physical and mental health – our research proves it

A leading national charity recently estimated that the revised energy price cap could push a further 1.5 million households into fuel poverty (that is, not being able to afford to heat their homes in order to sustain a healthy standard of living).

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8th Feb 2022

Sharing is caring: How sharing can help us live lightly on the planet

The positive impact of sharing on the planet is undeniable and we are starting to see economies turn to sharing structures, but can we share and swap our way out of the climate crisis?

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19th Jan 2022

3 local solutions to replace coal jobs and ensure a just transition for mining communities

As the world shifts to renewable energy, helping the communities that have depended on fossil fuels for jobs is becoming ever more pressing.

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18th Jan 2022

Up on a roof: why New Zealand’s move towards greater urban density should see a rooftop revolution

Are we ready for a rooftop revolution? Humans have made use of roof spaces since the invention of housing. With the growth of cities and the increasingly difficult access to space, maybe the answer has been on the roof all along.

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22nd Dec 2021

Farmers shouldn’t have to compete with solar companies for land. We need better policies so everyone can benefit

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16th Dec 2021

The end of coal is coming 3 times faster than expected. Governments must accept it and urgently support a ‘just transition’

Coal is likely to be completely gone from Victoria’s electricity system by 2032 with most other parts of Australia not far behind, a report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) declared last week.

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25th Nov 2021

5 big ideas: how Australia can tackle climate change while restoring nature, culture and communities

we already have solutions based in restoring nature and Country. In fact, nature-based solutions can deliver one third of promised global cuts in emissions.