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Completed Eco news issue 14, the last for 2009. In this issue we take another look at climate change. But this time we examine the reasons and the thought processes behind those who deny the science of climate change. No matter how many times the science is presented, for many people, it’s simply easier to deny the problem exists, or latch onto one of two pieces of so-called evidence —…[Read More]
Just completed the October/November edition of Eco news. In this edition we take a look at the pressure being placed on the Sunshine Coast by two new development sites which would encourage an extra 50,000 people. The general theme for this, the 13th edition, is population in an era of climate change. It’s not just southeast Queensland, nor is it only Australia — the world is facing the problem of…[Read More]
About a decade ago I travelled to the desert regions of the New South Wales and Queensland border area to the west and north of Hungerford on a scientific research trip. I’ve always wanted to go back and take another look at that vast country. However today it came to visit us on the coast of Queensland as dust from the interior travelled on westerly winds and filled the air…[Read More]
After narrowly missing the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Hamish, Noosa’s main beach still suffered a significant loss of one of its least sustainable resources — sand. Noosa main beach, due to the hard rock groins and other nearby development, such as Hastings Street, usually pumps sand from the nearby estuary to keep the beach sandy for visitors. However, by the time Hamish was close to Noosa (just off the tip…[Read More]
Much has been said about offsetting carbon. In a nutshell — if you do something that harms the atmosphere, then do something else to create a balance. Drive your car, but go home and plant a few trees. Better still, if you have the money, and let’s face it many now do, get someone else to plant trees for you. Fly overseas and visit out-of-the-way places, but when you get…[Read More]
As cheap airlines increase, more people have been able to access air travel. A good thing for many of us. But at what cost to the climate? According to the David Suzuki Foundation air travel accounts for 4-9 per cent “of total climate change impact of human activity”. As many have said — this appears to be insignificant. However, air travel’s contribution is disproportionate.
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