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Emissions trading” is the phrase of the times, but what does it mean and how will it affect you? We look at the realities of a brave new low-carbon world

Aquaculture is seen as the solution to our overfishing, but fish farming practices illustrate some problems of their own.

Community gardens are proving to be the answer to the apartment-dweller’s dilemma allowing those in densly populated cities to grow their own food.

Natural remedies and therapies are not only beneficial for humans but are becoming increasingly popular with our pets especially animal reflexology.

Aquaculture is espoused by some as the solution to our overfishing woes, but fish farming practices are presenting some problems of their own.

As the debate around our future power sources swirls ever faster, what part will wind-generated power play in the overall picture?

Nothing tastes better than food grown from your own toil, but what if you don’t have the space? Community gardens are the answer to the apartment-dweller’s dilemma.

It has been called a “boutique” form of electricity but, as WellBeing reports, solar power has much to offer electricity consumers in Australia.

Clean coal technologies are being touted as the industry’s answer to climate concerns. But is it an effective option and will it create change soon enough?

You’ve calculated your ecological footprint and assessed your carbon output, but do you know how much water your lifestyle needs to sustain itself? The water footprint can provide you with a greater idea of your impact on the earth.

The garden brings peace, happiness and … exercise? Maintaining a garden can be just as physically demanding as playing a sport, so you should be sure to warm up properly to protect your back, wrist and knees.

Oil is a non-renewable fuel source that we’re consuming at a rate of 82 million barrels (13 billion litres) every day. Experts predict that we are likely to run out of oil, so what are we to do when that happens?