ClimateAction
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African’s quiet energy and environmental revolution
A quiet revolution is underway in Africa that appears to be going mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. A green revolution in energy, transport and regeneration. A revolution that has the potential to unlock A Wonderful Green Future for the people of Africa.
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Let’s use the word ReGrowth, not degrowth
We know the word degrowth is unappealing, thanks to loss aversion theory.0 Loss aversion theory refers to a cognitive bias in which a situation is perceived as worse if it is framed as a loss, rather than a gain. Losses tend to be treated as if they were twice as large as an equivalent gain.…
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Net Zero Cities
Highlighting some of the positive transformations that can happen in our cities as we move towards Net Zero.
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Melbourne Pollinator Corridor: Restoring Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes
The Melbourne Pollinator Corridor (MPC), is 8km community-driven wildlife corridor that will link 2 large green patches that run along the Birrarung (Yarra River), Westgate Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. The MPC focusses on native bees and other native pollinating insects, with the aim to bring 18,000 indigenous plants in 200 gardens by…
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Trees For The Future
This is a wonderful Org that really deserves our support. Trees For The Future train farmers in agroforestry and sustainable land use – so that they can grow vibrant regional economies, thriving food systems, and a healthier planet. What makes them of particular interest is they are the people on the ground, getting the job…
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Solar Power in Marlinja – Outback Australia
Australia’s first Indigenous-owned solar farm, connected to a power grid, has been officially opened in the remote Northern Territory community of Marlinja. Thanks to this new solar and storage project residents will now be saving over 70% on their electricity bills and that’s going to have a significant impact on their lives. Marlinja’s energy was…
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GIMBYism – Greenery In My Back Yard (please)
The future of humanity depends on us working WITH the Environment and embracing it. Not constantly trying to fight it, dominate it, or, as we do in most of our cities, completely obliterate it. GIMBYism is a movement that promotes the idea of MORE GREENERY in our cities, not less. Many of us watch in…
Our Wonderful Green Future 