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52 Articles match "Australia","Life"

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Introduction to Permaculture by Steve Diver
Permaculture resources: United States Australia Around the World 6. Permaculture involves ethics of earth care because the sustainable use of land cannot be separated from life-styles and philosophical issues. The ethical basis of permaculture rests upon care of the earth--maintaining a system in which all life can thrive.
The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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Ecological Footprints and One Planet Thinking
focus on the backstory takes us to the "cradle" stage of a product's lifestyle, where the entire rest of its life is determined. One indicates the space we exploit through our consumption patterns, and the other indicates the space we have to share -- equitably and permanently -- as a global population, if we intend to sustain life on Earth.
The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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A New, Bold Plan for a Carbon-Neutral UK by 2030
First, there's the extent to which a British model can serve as a template for countries like the US, Canada and Australia which are much less densely populated and much more politically conflicted about climate change. It's great to see the ZCB2030 report take the idea of " zero, now " so seriously and thoughtfully.
The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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  • From My Inbox- GreenPeace Australia Pacific
    Canned tuna is Australia’s biggest selling seafood item. And to make things worse, destructive tuna fishing methods kill other marine life such as turtles and sharks. Thank you so much, Genevieve Quirk Oceans Campaigner Greenpeace Australia Pacific PS. End of the Line will be in cinemas around Australia from May 10.
    Green Earth Journey - Thursday, April 15, 2010
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  • Heinberg on Life Beyond Growth
    Nevertheless, I am convinced that we can survive this collective journey, and that if we make sound choices as families and communities, life can actually be better for us in the decades ahead than it was during the heady days of seemingly endless economic expansion. Life in a non-growing economy can be fulfilling, interesting, and secure.
    The Green Changemakers - Friday, March 12, 2010
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  • The Systems View of Life - Fritjof Capra
    "In this first lecture of the course, I would like to give you an outline of the new understanding of life that is now emerging at the forefront of science. As I mentioned before, it is a conception of life based on systemic thinking and some of the new concepts and mathematical techniques of complexity theory.
    The Green Changemakers - Thursday, June 28, 2007
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  • Alternatives For Simple Living
    His simple life includes the growing of an abundance of organic vegetables and fruit and assisting his wife in the homeschooling of their two daughters. He's lived in The Netherlands (twice), Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Mexico and Arizona, together with his first 25 years in Ontario, Canada. Tags: Simplicity Life-style Green
    The Green Changemakers - Friday, March 13, 2009
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  • Ecotechnic economy and relocalisation
    is economically viable post-peak oil if the people reliant on it's produce are half a world away in Australia and the goods never arrive because the transport company is unable to purchase fuel. Tags: Sustainable-development Life-style Economics Is an Ecotechnic society possible? What might it look like? maybe? localised future?
    The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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  • Ecological Footprints and One Planet Thinking
    focus on the backstory takes us to the "cradle" stage of a product's lifestyle, where the entire rest of its life is determined. One indicates the space we exploit through our consumption patterns, and the other indicates the space we have to share -- equitably and permanently -- as a global population, if we intend to sustain life on Earth.
    The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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  • “Green Economics”: Turning Mainstream Thinking on Its Head
    Studies in hedonic psychology reveal that higher incomes only improve life satisfaction up to a point. And it says that there appears to be a correlation between rising consumption and the erosion of the things that do make people happy, especially social relationships, family life, and a sense of community. The man became very angry.
    The Green Changemakers - Friday, February 22, 2008
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  • Keep Cup – A new alternative to the paper cup
    by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Only recently arrived from Australia in Britain the “Keep Cup” is the alternative to the paper cup or the polystyrene cup for takeaway coffee. Made from polypropylene the “Keep Cup” is very light and, most importantly, they are recyclable at the end of their life. The “Keep Cup” on the other hand do.
    Green (Living) Review - Friday, October 9, 2009
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  • Building Cities in Balance with Nature
    Ecocities An ecocity is a human settlement that enables its residents to live a good quality of life while using minimal natural resources. Ecocity definition written by our sister organization, Urban Ecology Australia [link]. Generally multistory to maximize the land available for greenspace.
    The Green Changemakers - Sunday, March 21, 2010
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  • Adapting to Climate Change
    Find out how The Nature Conservancy is working with local partners to address this threat, preserve habitat and save the coastal way of life. Australia's Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary: A Vast Desert Oasis In Australia’s central desert, climate change is drying rivers and making it difficult for wildlife to survive. link].
    The Green Changemakers - Thursday, November 6, 2008
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