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Is your Christmas wish list sustainable?

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The holidays can be packed with waste – from gift wrapping to excessive consumption, decorations and food. A sustainable consumerism expert provides their top tips on how to give the gift of sustainability this Christmas.   Dr Marian Makkar, Senior Lecturer, Marketing  Topics: Christmas, waste, sustainable and ethical gift giving, sustainable decorations  “In a survey among … Continued

Is your Christmas wish list sustainable?

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The holidays can be packed with waste – from gift wrapping to excessive consumption, decorations and food. A sustainable consumerism expert provides their top tips on how to give the gift of sustainability this Christmas.   Dr Marian Makkar, Senior Lecturer, Marketing  Topics: Christmas, waste, sustainable and ethical gift giving, sustainable decorations  “In a survey among … Continued

Schneider Electric calls for rapid deployment of smart grids to accelerate energy transition

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  Call for global energy leaders to prioritise smart electricity grids Urgent upgrades needed to meet net zero goals New innovations launched at Enlit Europe 2023 Sydney, Australia, December 5th, 2023 – Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, called on energy decision makers to prioritise digital upgrades to … Continued

COAL, GAS LENDING BY BIG FOUR BANKS FUELS CLIMATE, MARKET RISKS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 DECEMBER 2023   AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REGULATORS and their global counterparts must do more to protect the financial system we all rely on from escalating climate risks by putting a stop to the continued bankrolling of new and expanded fossil fuel projects that drive harmful climate change, according to a new report … Continued

Illawarra fishers called to keep Elliot Lake and Bensons Creek clean this weekend

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OzFish Unlimited – Australia’s fishing conservation charity together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up Elliot Lake and Bensons Creek this December 10th, 2023.   Through the statewide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers get involved.    “No one wants to catch a plastic bag when they’re out on the water and we know the impacts litter can have on … Continued

Sydney fishers called to keep Watsons Bay clean this weekend

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OzFish Unlimited – Australia’s fishing conservation charity together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up Watsons Bay this December 9th, 2023.   Through the statewide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers get involved.    “No one wants to catch a plastic bag when they’re out on the water and we know the impacts litter can have on local wildlife and marine … Continued

Available articles & sources – Living with fire

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Australia is preparing for a hot, dry summer. In 360info’s comprehensive special report on living with fire, experts look at what’s changing and the lessons fire authorities are applying to fight the next set of fires.   The articles below are available to be republished under Creative Commons 4.0, and can also be used as … Continued

Media Release: New climate study to be presented by youth advocates at COP28 this week finds climate change is having profound impact on girl’s education in Asia Pacific

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  Monday December 4, 2023    “We won’t COP it”: New youth-led climate study to be presented at COP28 finds climate change is having profound impact on girl’s education in Asia Pacific     As the world’s most influential climate experts convene this week in Dubai for COP28, new research by humanitarian organisation Plan International … Continued

Australia pulling our weight globally- Our ‘bright spot’ on renewable energy and energy efficiency commitment

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Climate advocacy organisation Solutions for Climate Australia welcomed yesterday’s announcement that the Australian Government will support a key commitment at the annual global climate negotiations to radically increase renewable power and energy efficiency.    The Federal Labor Government pledged support for a global tripling of renewable energy generation and doubling of global energy efficiency by 2030 … Continued