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The unfortunate dirty truth about clean energy: part one
Like many others I have been buoyed by the promise of electric and hybrid cars and solar energy as doing the right thing by the planet.
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World Localisation Day – June 21, 2022
There is a quiet revolution emerging. Many grassroots groups, individuals and non-government, not-for-profit, voluntary entities are coming together to forge a more hopeful path towards healthy communities grounded in strong local economies.
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The commons
The commons are the cultural and natural resources accessible to all members of a society, including natural materials such as air, water, and a habitable Earth. These resources are held in common, not owned privately.
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Greening North Melbourne’s streets
A street in North Melbourne with no trees will soon have 36 square metres of greenery thanks to the City of Melbourne (CoM) following overwhelming support from the local community.
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Consider a more conscious Christmas
Before you say “Bah Humbug” – this article is about some tips and suggestions for lessening the negative impact on our planet rather than cancelling Christmas.
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Taking care of pests naturally
Being able to harvest and consume something that you have cultivated can be a very satisfying experience, so when a pest comes along and takes a share this can be disheartening.
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Looking to nature
Things are changing in our world, particularly our environment. Questions are posed. What is the new way forward?
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Why grow your own food locally?
In the future, changed rainfall patterns, droughts, storms, floods and cyclones could put many crops at risk and potentially destroy crops.
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A space of our own
Forty-five years ago, a group of intrepid Kensington women met in the lounge room of a house in Bellair St to discuss ways they could support one another.
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Digital divide exposed as Greens launch plan for free wi-fi in public housing
Historic West Melbourne pub under threat from development
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