Energy – Page 20 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:27:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Australians are no climate dinosaurs https://www.openforum.com.au/australians-are-no-climate-dinosaurs/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/australians-are-no-climate-dinosaurs/ A majority of Australians now accept that climate change is occurring. Kristina Stefanova from the Climate Institute shares the results of this year’s Climate of the Nation report.

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Coexistence and common sense with GM https://www.openforum.com.au/coexistence-and-common-sense-with-gm/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/coexistence-and-common-sense-with-gm/ A court found a farmer not responsible for genetically modified material blowing onto his neighbour's organic farm. Professor of Agriculture Jim Pratley says the judgement is a victory of common sense.

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Make the grey go! https://www.openforum.com.au/make-the-grey-go/ Mon, 19 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/make-the-grey-go/ Urban design is increasingly incorporating gardens into their planning. Loani Tierney invites us to look around and take the initiative to transform our bit of the world into a green space.

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Do not judge me by my ability to climb a tree https://www.openforum.com.au/do-not-judge-me-by-my-ability-to-climb-a-tree/ Mon, 12 May 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/do-not-judge-me-by-my-ability-to-climb-a-tree/ There is more to urban water management than merely maximising water security. Julien Lepetit explains that this conventional approach has dramatic consequences for our ecosystem.

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It pays to go green in building https://www.openforum.com.au/it-pays-to-go-green-in-building/ Fri, 09 May 2014 20:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/it-pays-to-go-green-in-building/ There are many ways to build your home with energy efficiency in mind. David Moses from building company Horizon Habitats says that going green in building saves money in the long run.

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Cities feeding themselves https://www.openforum.com.au/cities-feeding-themselves/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/cities-feeding-themselves/ Community gardening is becoming part of a new social movement that is developing around our food supply. Russ Grayson from the Australian City Farm & Community Gardens Network says there is still a long way to go for planners to see the value of community gardens to urban food security and community development.

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Eliminating waste and creating sustainable urban agglomerations https://www.openforum.com.au/eliminating-waste-and-creating-sustainable-urban-agglomerations/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/eliminating-waste-and-creating-sustainable-urban-agglomerations/ Mimicking natural ecosystems can turn unsustainable towns into sustainable bioregions. Mark Liebman suggests a planning system that is beneficial for both the land users and the ecosystem inhabitants.

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Australia’s Easter Bilby https://www.openforum.com.au/australias-easter-bilby/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/australias-easter-bilby/ This weekend, countless children in Australia will look forward to the Easter bunny hiding chocolate eggs. Nicolas Newman from the Foundation for Rabbit Free Australia explains why he wants us to kick the Easter bunny habit.

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How to be a bettertarian https://www.openforum.com.au/how-to-be-a-bettertarian/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/how-to-be-a-bettertarian/ There are so many choices around food available, which makes it complicated for consumers to purchase sustainable products. Rebecca Sullivan explains how as a bettertarian she makes better nutritional choices that integrate the land, the animals and the people.

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Schools as part of our urban landscape https://www.openforum.com.au/schools-as-part-of-our-urban-landscape/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/schools-as-part-of-our-urban-landscape/ Schools are micro communities and need infrastructure and maintenance to function. Nicole Lewis argues that for the future harmony of our urban communities it is vital that schools consider their environmental footprint within their walls and beyond.

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Meat Free Week: Whither the farmer? https://www.openforum.com.au/meat-free-week-whither-the-farmer/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/meat-free-week-whither-the-farmer/ Australians are invitited to give up meat this week to think about our meat consumption and the impact on our health and the environment. Eleanor Nurse from the animal protection institute Voiceless says it’s time to start having a conversation about the provenance of our food.

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The Rhinos are here. Join the herd. https://www.openforum.com.au/the-rhinos-are-here-join-the-herd/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 21:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-rhinos-are-here-join-the-herd/ Art can spark the imagination and at the same time create awareness for important conservation causes. Madeline Smitham from the Taronga Conservation Society Australia explains how their biggest public art exhibition raises vital funding for a Black Rhino breeding program.

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