Geelong Sustainability

"on Friday morning roughly three out of every four houses in South Australia had their power supplied by wind generated electricity - an outstanding feat"

"Half of Australia's states and territories have now banned single-use, lightweight plastic bags, the latest being Tasmania. And while they are Australia's least-populated states and territories, pressure is growing on the governments of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia to do the same."

"On average, the seas are expected rise by one metre by the end of the century. This means the relocation of 500 million people whose homes and land will be inundated. There are currently no plans to manage this. Johannes Leutz is studying the best way to tackle these approaching massive problems."

"Help students explore who should take responsibility for reducing the effects of climate change through role play involving different perspectives which promote discussion and debate. Designed to take place over two to three lessons with background information for teachers and related videos"

"From mid-September, more electricity customers will be able to consider new flexible pricing offers. You don't have to switch to flexible pricing - the choice is yours - you can stay on your current rate."

"The Gunditjmara seasonal calendar is presented for the interest and information of the broader community to demonstrate the Gunditjmara people's deep understanding of the environment in which they lived. Traditional seasonal calendars are very different to western calendars. For Indigenous people, seasons are not bound to specific dates but are based on climatic conditions. The on-set of rains or the arrival of hot weather signified the passage of time and triggered different activities."

"At Sundrop Farms we responsibly grow food in some of the world's driest regions using abundant and renewable resources - seawater and sunlight - using our proprietary greenhouse technologies. See also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abzzlavlr9M"

"We grow enough food to feed every single person on the planet, yet millions of people go to bed hungry. Discover the startling facts about global food waste and what we can do to solve this problem. "

"Published on Jul 9, 2013 Building a skyscraper? Forget about steel and concrete, says architect Michael Green, and build it out of ... wood. As he details in this intriguing talk, it's not only possible to build safe wooden structures up to 30 stories tall (and, he hopes, higher), it's necessary."

"THE Newman Government has back-flipped on a proposed plastic bag ban amid concerns of a voter backlash. A day after telling The Courier-Mail the ban was being considered as part of an overall waste strategy, Environment Minister Andrew Powell has confirmed he's now changed his mind. A spokeswoman for Mr Powell said the Government was no longer considering a ban on plastic bags and in a statement Mr Powell cited cost of living issues as the main concern."

"There is little doubt that Kevin Rudd's plan to bring forward international linking and trading of emission permits is a smart political move. It removes a key option for Tony Abbott. Now Mr Abbott is forced to apply the most extreme interpretation of his promise to remove the carbon tax: remove all pricing mechanisms. Until now, many commentators have pointed to the vague wording of his promise to argue that bringing forward the internationally linked trading scheme would be an obvious path for him after winning the election."

"Socially responsible companies are always top tier in my mind, and I consider Siemens as one of the most reputable and environmentally-conscious companies. With their dedication to sustainability, it comes as no surprise that they would raise awareness and teach people about new forms of energy through a new, fun game called Power Matrix. It's free, it's beautiful, and it requires a bit more brainpower than FarmVille. "

"For the first time ever, today's energy system can be experienced within a browser game. In POWER MATRIX Game you build your city and supply it with the perfect energy mix. If you turn out to be a good power manager, your city will be wealthy and grow in a clean environment. Install assets, trade power within your community, do research for new technologies, and make your way up in the POWER MATRIX Game global ranking."

"Abbott's latest remarks on carbon pricing betray the fact that his views on climate change are inspired from the depths of the climate denier blogosphere"

"Australia's largest concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar power plant was officially opened today, with the Victorian energy minister joining executives from the plant's developer, Solar Systems, to cut the ribbon on the 1.5MW demonstration facility in Mildura. The demonstration of the "dense array" solar technology of parent company Silex Systems is a fore-runner for what is expected to be a 100MW power plant, with construction slated to begin in 2014. Another 1MW demonstration plant is being built in Saudi Arabia, with hopes of further development as that country pushes into the start of a $100 billion solar spending program"

"Australia's natural resources are reaching a crisis point as they struggle to support and sustain our lifestyles. But while degradation of these systems continues, research suggests the level of concern for the environment is falling. So could encouraging some national pride in our natural resources help improve the environment's outlook?"

"President Obama believes we have a moral obligation to lead the fight against carbon pollution. Share the details of his plan to help make sure people in your community get the facts:"

"The United States has seen quite the bike boom over the last decade or so, and it doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. According to the Christian Science Monitor, bike commuting grew by 47% nationwide between 2000 and 2011. Unsurprisingly, it was Portland, Oregon that took the lead with 250% growth, followed by Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and New York City. Still, only 1% of Americans are biking on the regular, compared to 26% of people in the Netherlands, 10% of Germans, and 19% of the Danish population. The growth in the United States is of course still positive, and a great indication that there will be widespread public support as more cities begin to integrate cycling into the transportation grid."