Tag Archives: climate change

James Cameron: The final word.

Last night I had the pleasure of watching a documentary marathon about the Titanic; its sinking, its rediscovery and subsequent pillage and the Hollywood blockbuster by the same name. I was left in awe at the mysteries that were answered and those that remain … Continue reading

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What is it to be human?

I had the wonderful fortune of attending a presentation on ethics and sustainability recently conducted by Dr Liz Baker. It is the first time I’ve heard her speak, and I honestly hope it isn’t the last.  I wanted to share … Continue reading

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The economic road to sustainability – Part 2

In part one we learned about the value of environmental goods and services and the difficulty to account for it in our economic system. In this final instalment, we discuss the impacts of consumerism on the road to sustainability. (Picture by José … Continue reading

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Waiting for Rio

What can we expect at Rio +20? What has transpired since the first summit 20 years ago? In this two part series by guest writer Rahel Aschwanden, we explore what to expect both in and out of the conference. If we look through … Continue reading

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Climate Change Sceptic?

From: ABC News By environment reporter Conor Duffy and staff - March 14, 2012. VIDEO: CSIRO releases State of the Climate report (ABC News) Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are now higher than at any time in the last 800,000 years, while the … Continue reading

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