The Planet
Earth is already 1.7 degrees Celsius warmer
Researchers say findings could help improve current modelling on global warming, but the big takeaway is the need for rapid decarbonisation.

New Category for hurricanes needed due to increasing strength
Australia
Crazy predictions continue.

Warragamba Dam levels threatening spillover as levels reach 100% come months after warnings to conserve water
International
Chile wildfires death and massive destruction

There are so many tragedies appearing before our (locked down) eyes with the impact of Covid19 that it seems human nature to constantly try to find the silver linings.

One of the things I have been thinking so much about is the opportunity for us to experiment socially and economically in ways that were once mostly unthinkable.  One idea I have is, whilst … Read more »

Please join us in signing the petition for leadership and action on the Climate Emergency.

Big companies are leading us.  Speaking with Forbes on Tuesday, Cannon-Brookes (an Aussie who is co-creator of Atlassian) expressed frustration that Australia’s prime minister, Scott Morrison, did not attend the summit. “[U.N. Secretary-General] Guterres was right to say, ‘Don’t come with a speech, come with a plan.’ And … Read more »

This is not Business as Usual – the Climate Emergency – it’s Head and Heart Now

We are creating new norms for business and have been for over 20 years now. Please join us Friday September 20 for the Strike and then take actions every week to address our climate change emergency.
The phrase ‘business as usual’ gets thrown around a lot in corporate settings.

But there is nothing … Read more »

Such a great day held each year for people to showcase the fabulous homes they have created and share their knowledge and experiences.

Check out your location on their website to see where to visit. Learn about how to reduce energy and water use. See properties built of hemp or earth. Be inspired, get ideas, appreciate and find the keys to sustainable … Read more »

Registrations for the Living Future Institute of Australia’s design competition are open.
What does a socially just, culturally rich, ecologically restorative retail centre actually look like?

This competition is open to anyone and everyone with different entry categories to share in a prize pool of over $30,000.

So form a design teams, register to enter – see more here  on the … Read more »

At Riverdale, Wesburn near Warburton Vic
Composting, biodynamic principles, bush foods and growing vegetables and fruits. $90 including lunch based on the produce from the 900m2 kitchen garden. Bookings opengardensvictoria.org.au

Good news continues for investors and mortgage holders that interest rates remain low with some commentators predicting they may still drop further.

With our dollar trading around .70c it seems the Reserve Bank is pretty happy that this is doing a good job for the economy.

Despite all the tragedies around the world, the Australian economy does seem to be showing some signs of confidence. The housing market in major cities is … Read more »

The Reserve Bank (RBA) has kept rates the same again retaining the 2% cash rate. Good for stability and certainty.

Here are the key points of its analysis and decisions:

” The global economy is expanding at a moderate pace, with some further softening in conditions in China and east Asia of late, but stronger US growth. Key commodity prices are much lower than a year ago, in part reflecting increased supply, … Read more »

We are in the midst of rapid change in power systems for homes, business, industry. Australia and every country around the world. So much of our wealth was built on coal, agriculture and mining. The future ? It may be very different.

What we need is some visionary leadership to take Australia from its past in to an exciting, innovative future. We are good at innovation. Some wonderful inventions, innovations, thinking … Read more »