Category Archives: Climate change

Living with coal dust

Posted on March 14, 2013 by NU_admin

This guest post by Randolph Wild of Newcastle follows our story Sick of coal. Randolph’s background is mainly in architecture and furniture design. He works in a state government office and specialises in managing projects in local public schools. Randolph hosted … Continue reading →

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Competition: win a home energy assessment

Posted on August 22, 2012 by NU_admin

Three bloggers are helping to run an energy-saving competition that’s open to all Australian residents.  Climate Works Australia recently launched  the Empower Campaign  to help Australians lower their carbon footprint, one step at a time. The Low Carbon Growth Plan involves practical ways … Continue reading →

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‘Health ministers’ attacks on climate change action are just sick’

Posted on August 14, 2012 by NU_admin

A report released today by the Climate and Health Alliance and the Climate Institute called Our Uncashed Dividend: the Health Benefits of Climate Action says the health dividend of tackling climate change is largely untapped.  The review of recent studies … Continue reading →

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What’s your carbon price?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by NU_admin

The so-called carbon tax has been in place for two weeks now and the sky hasn’t fallen in. Do you feel that you understand what the tax is? Here’s a factsheet which points out what the tax is and isn’t: … Continue reading →

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