environment

Have you had an irritated throat, runny eyes, skin rashes and irritated lungs lately? Well it could be allergies and it could all be due to global warming. Allergies don’t only happen in spring you know. Older people are even getting asthma for the first time in their lives.

Increasing numbers of people, including environmentalists, are tuning into the idea that human numbers may have reached an excessive level.

The Slow movement is about pausing to reflect on what is happening in your community, celebrating the things that make it unique, preserving local traditions and looking at ways to improve on them.

Completion can only be achieved when we engage in community life, allowing aspects of ourselves to merge with aspects of others.

Silky-smooth natural fibres made from plant materials are gaining a firm foothold in the clothing industry and, according to those in the know, it’s a green change for the better.

Organic gardening is a fantastic way to support a green and sustainable lifestyle that benefits both your health and the health of the planet!

Australians currently produce incredible amounts of waste. Learning how to reduce this amount is the key to sustainable living.

The vast north of Western Australia holds many environmental treasures. However, as the world economy continues to grow, previously untouched areas are finding themselves at the frontline of an accelerating grab for mineral and fuel resources.

Australia and New Zealand have millions of unwanted and superseded electronic gadgets. Find out why the backward stance of these countries just does not compute.

Recycling is more than just sorting paper from plastic and putting it in the appropriate bin. True recycling involves reducing waste and reusing the items already in our households. It’s easier than you think.

As a technology for food processing, food irradiation is the exposure of food to gamma rays from a radioactive source. What are the health benefits and risk factors associated with irradiated foods?

The ongoing struggle to reform forestry practices and preserve jobs in Tasmania.