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Drug Decriminalisation is happening

GOOD NEWS OREGON DECRIMINALISES ALL DRUGS On February 1st 2021, the US state of Oregon decriminalised the possession of all drugs, including cocaine and heroin. This day...

Don’t Miss Out: Join Jon Faine, Derryn Hinch, Julian Burnside & Fiona Patten – Melb Town Hall Sept 9

"Is it time to legalise or decriminalise drugs?" Due to incredible interest in this mega panel discussion about drugs, there are only 70 tickets left,...

Jon Faine to host Drug Policy Panel. Early Bird Discount Ends Today!

"Is it time to legalise or decriminalise Drugs?" Get Early Bird Tickets NOW! Join ABC Radio talkback host Jon Faine as he hosts an expert panel of community...

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Latin America moves centerstage in drive for accountability on biodiversity impacts

By Andrea Pradilla, Director of GRI Latin America   Latin America will be at the forefront of major global discussions on biodiversity this year. For the first time, my home country of Colombia will host the UN Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), which starts on 21 October in the city of Cali. COP16: local […]

AUSTRALIANS EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY BUT IT COMES AT A PRICE

  Sustainability is now a primary driver of value for Australians. New research by global consultancy firm Simon-Kucher reveals while half of the nation’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmental products, brands are pricing their products just above their purchase limits. Over 1,000 Australians were surveyed as part of a larger global report gauging […]

TOMRA leads global effort in circular economy: Takes on the role as Business Champion of the Global Circularity Protocol

TOMRA, a global market leader in circular economy technology and solutions, has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the landmark framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling […]

Colours of Death 2 by Robert New

I found this book at Continuum this year. It was the first Continuum since Covid started. It was lovely to be back, I enjoyed myself immensely and bought as many books as I possibly could. Maybe it was too many for my hip pocket to cope with,...

Yutong Releases YEA Technology in Asia-Pacific: The First EV-Specific Platform for Commercial Vehicles

YEA technology integrates software and hardware to support all-scenario needs of buses Launch coincides with the debut of Yutong’s E7S electric bus Company introduces its first Australian-manufactured E12 battery electric chassis Yutong announces Global Carbon Free Forest initiative pledging to plant a tree for every bus sold Yutong, a global leading manufacturer of buses and […]

Stay Tuned To Our Planet: This new YouTube series is helping youth turn climate anxiety into action

A first of its kind docuseries with Australia’s leading ‘eco-warriors’ has been released to help inspire, educate and activate the next generation around climate action. A new YouTube and TikTok series, Stay Tuned To Our Planet (STTOP), has launched in Australia to equip young people with the tools they need to take climate action and […]

COUNTRY ROAD AND LANDCARE AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCE THE NEXT FARMING FAMILY TO JOIN THE BIODIVERSITY PROJECT.

Following four years of restoring Australian farmlands, Country Road and Landcare Australia are proud to announce the fifth farming family to join The Biodiversity Project – the Schwagers. The fifth project will support biodiversity outcomes for threatened species along 2.8 km of riparian and floodplain habitat on the Namoi River. The project will involve planting […]

Schneider Electric launches Zeigo™ Activate Lite, an enhanced version of its complimentary subscription plan for comprehensive emissions management

Schneider Electric Easy, self-guided software assists organisations in measuring and acting on emissions through a freemium subscription model Software redefines approach to managing emissions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while enabling large enterprises to engage the value chain and drive Scope 3 impact  Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital transformation of energy management […]

CUT COSTS, NOT COMFORT:

By Joel Power, Joint Managing Director of Smart Energy As working from home becomes the norm for many Australians, increased energy consumption has become a common challenge, with some seeing energy bills rise by up to $340 per quarter. Joel Power, Joint Managing Director of Smart Energy, explains, “We’ve seen a 15-20% increase in energy […]

Canon Oceania announces winners of the 2024 Grants Program to enhance technological access in Australia

Image: (L-R Top) Farmers for Climate Action, Kimberley Ecosystem Restoration & Cypress Pine Conservation Project (L-R Bottom) The Reconnect Project, Farm My School Canon Oceania today announced the winners of its 2024 Grants Program, recognising four Australian organisations that are making positive impacts in their local communities. This year, the program introduced a First Nations Grant […]

Slow Food to G7 Agriculture Ministers: Adopting Agroecology Makes the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems Possible

As the G7 agriculture ministers meet in Syracuse in Sicily from September 26 to 28  under Italy’s presidency, the 15th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto,  Slow Food flagship’s event, will be held in Turin “On the occasion of the meeting of the agriculture ministers of the G7 countries, Slow Food asks governments to place food at […]

Hydrogen Refuelling Station among Victorian Engineering Excellence Award winners

Hydrogen refuelling station explained Engineers Australia The states most innovative engineers and engineering projects have been named at the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards – People and Projects Victoria, held at the Victorian Arts Centre last night. “The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards recognise the remarkable contributions of engineers and showcases the profound impact their work has on […]