Hope in a hub of production
The overwhelming conclusion from the research involved in writing Your Life Your Planet was twofold. We cannot consume our way out of an environmental crisis… Read More »Hope in a hub of production
Reality check
Green agenda publishes Troll story
Green Agenda has just published my article on the failure of the Australian Government to heed the call from health, education, and welfare advocates to… Read More »Green agenda publishes Troll story
95: The Community in the Garden
A community garden offers pleasure and provides food. It also builds community! Jasmine and her cat enjoy the garden even when no other humans are… Read More »95: The Community in the Garden
Rethinking AirCon
Recent heatwaves have changed the way many of us think about Air Conditioning. It is now mandatory in Queensland Schools, for example. The Personal Story… Read More »Rethinking AirCon
Reality checks relieve despair
Doomscrolling is depressing but wilful ignorance is dangerous. Individual action seems pointless: so where does a weary climate warrior turn? I regularly sing the praises… Read More »Reality checks relieve despair
Harvesting rewards
Avoid disappointment – harvest your crop before the pests get it. (Listen to the podcast) Summer is harvest time and lots of gardeners celebrate their… Read More »Harvesting rewards
Carbon tunnel vision
Your Life Your Planet offers 101 tips for living lightly on your planet, with detailed sources justifying every claim. It focuses on carbon emissions (as well as water,… Read More »Carbon tunnel vision