GreenPages launch (Sydney)

The launch of the GreenPages 2008 lifestyle Magazine and Eco Directory will be marked by a showcase of contemporary Australian and international fashion designers at an eco-designer show (where style is sown in with sustainability).

The event will be held on the 9th of Novemeber at Simmer on the Bay. 13 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, Dawes Point, Sydney.

posted by seamas on October 29, 2007 at 1:19 pm · filed under

Better Life Festival (South Australia)

The Limestone Coast Better Life Festival aims to promote healthy lifestyle choices and sustainable living.

17-18 of November, Vansittart Park Gardens, Mount Gambier, South Australia.

posted by seamas on October 28, 2007 at 1:28 pm · filed under

Melbourne link to Gore’s Nobel Peace Prize

University of Melbourne Fellow Professor David Karoly from the Earth Sciences Department has been recognised for his contributions to the IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report Climate Change 2007 and the Nobel Peace Prize shared by the IPCC and Al Gore for their work connecting human activity to climate change.

posted by seamas on October 28, 2007 at 11:59 am · filed under

Greens rank top in ACF election scorecard

Ahead of the election, the Australian Conservation Foundation’s scorecard assessment of the main political parties’ climate and environment policies ranks the Greens a clear first, with both Liberal and Labor scoring below 50 per cent.

posted by seamas on October 26, 2007 at 1:54 pm · filed under

Wildcare Conference (Hobart)

The Wildcare 10th Anniversary National Conference - ‘Volunteering for wild places, wildlife and cultural heritage’ will be held on November 23–25, 2007, at the University of Tasmania, Hobart (University Centre - Stanley Burbury Theatre). This conference covers volunteering across a wide range of activities and locations, from offices to remote wilderness, all contributing to better reserve management and natural and cultural heritage conservation. The conference will bring together volunteers, volunteer managers and environmental managers.

posted by seamas on October 25, 2007 at 8:04 pm · filed under

Great Victorian Bike Ride

The Great Victorian Bike Ride is the world’s largest fully supported bike tour. The ride is a nine day (24 November - 2 December 2007), 544km cycling and camping festival. In 2007, the ride winds through through Gippsland in Eastern Victoria.

posted by seamas on October 25, 2007 at 7:44 pm · filed under

Green Economy Lecture (Melbourne)

Robyn Eckersley will speak about the ways in which capitalism is defending itself from environmental collapse and asks if a green capitalist economy is possible.

The lecture and discussion will take place at the Stork Hotel, 504 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne from 6:30pm

posted by seamas on October 25, 2007 at 7:34 pm · filed under

FoE demands Coalition clarify nuclear policy

Friends of the Earth wants the Coalition to clarify its stance on nuclear power, after Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull appeared to contradict the Coalition’s pro-nuclear policy. FoE have created a website (www.votenuclearfree.net) to rate the main political parties on their nuclear policies and alert the public to each party’s stated stance on the different nuclear issues.

posted by seamas on October 23, 2007 at 9:44 pm · filed under

World Solar Challenge hits Australian outback

Racers from 17 countries have cleared the starting line in Darwin in their custom built solar powered vehicles for the World Solar Challenge race through Australia’s outback. The 3,000km race will finish in Adelaide.

posted by seamas on October 23, 2007 at 4:06 pm · filed under

Groups want energy efficiency incentives for low income households

Groups concerned about the impact of carbon prices on the cost of living want action before legislated carbon trading begins. CHOICE, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and the Australian Conservation Foundation are calling on all political parties to commit to the immediate introduction of incentives to assist low income households become more energy efficient.

posted by seamas on October 23, 2007 at 3:51 pm · filed under