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"ecobutton™ is an award winning retro-fit computer power saving device that can really make a difference to your PC power usage and help you reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on your electricity bills. ecobutton™ is unique in that it rewards you each time you use it, showing you how much you've saved and helping to motivate behavioural change. Evidence is growing that ecobutton™ users are motivated to turn off lights and other electrical items more often in their offices and around their homes. ecobutton™ - one small click, one big change!"

"Our ability to harness ever-expanding amounts of data is completely transforming our understanding of environmental problems and solutions. Our Climate Insights blog series leverages data from CAIT 2.0, WRI's climate data explorer, to shed light on the many dimensions of climate change that shape society, policy, and global development."

"- What does sustainability mean? - Why are we currently unsustainable? - What is an ecological footprint? - What's the problem with plastic? - What about water? - And biodiversity? - How are people faring? - How can we find a sustainable path? - What are some great sustainability initiatives? This video introduces the concept of sustainability and explains our current situation on this planet, even before any potential challenges from climate change are involved. From the Australian Research Institute for Environment and Sustainability (ARIES) at Macquarie University, Sydney. "

"LED bulbs: The end of the lightbulb as we know it?"

"South Australia broke another wind power record during August, with the state's wind farms providing the equivalent of just under 40 per cent of the state's power, the Clean Energy Council said today. Clean Energy Council Policy Director Russell Marsh said August had broken records for wind power across the country, with South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales all hitting new highs during the period."

"Discover Australian, sustainable architecture in action."