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The Laurimar zero emission house is a demonstration low-energy home built in the sustainable suburb of Aurora, Melbourne by Delfin in partnership with CSIRO. The home will embody the vision of a near zero-emissions house (ZEH) that Australian families can afford: “The house is expected to use 70% less energy than a traditional home of similar size!”[1] The house… Continue reading Laurimar zero emission house
The geology of Melbourne was formed over hundreds of millions of years. Some interesting points of note are: See also
Three hundred climate advocates from across the country participated in their national climate summit in Canberra from 13 March to 15 March 2010. Delegates to the summit represented a range of climate groups from every state and territory, and joined with officials from union, religious, and community organisations at Australian National University. The three day… Continue reading Australian climate action summit 2010
Very fast trains (high speed rail) is a good option for modern rapid transit as they have lower carbon emissions per passenger trip than either road or air transport. Countries with very fast train networks include France, Japan, Italy, Germany, Taiwain, China, Korea and Spain. The United States has one high speed rail line that links… Continue reading Very fast trains
In February 2009 at Australia’s Climate Action Summit, people from climate action groups created and launched a cohesive and strategic national climate campaign, formed a national grassroots network, and sent a powerful message on the eve of the second year of the Rudd Government that sets the agenda for urgent climate action. Community climate action groups… Continue reading Australian climate action summit 2009
Total fossil fuel subsidies worth almost $9 billion have been identified by research in Australia.[1] Australian governments (federal, state and territory) continue to use subsidies to achieve environmental and social goals. This may be justifiable where the cost of the subsidy is less than the value of the environmental and social gain that results from the… Continue reading Government subsidies for fossil fuel use in Australia
Submission on National Heritage Listing of the Tarkine FROM: Peter Campbell, address supplied TO: Australian Heritage Council 5th March 2010 Public comment submission on: National Heritage Listing of the Tarkine, north west Tasmania. I am writing to support the recent Emergency National Heritage Listing of the Tarkine. I have visited the area and was greatly impressed by… Continue reading Tarkine heritage nomination
The 2009 Victorian bushfires on Saturday 7 February 2009 were the worst bushfires in Australia’s history, surpassing both the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983 and the Black Friday fires in 1939. The bushfires travelled at alarming speed, up to 100km/h, across farmland and through plantations and heavily “managed” forests, including forests where recent fuel reduction burns had… Continue reading 2009 Victorian bushfires
The Hawthorn West house is a sustainable renovation featuring a greywater system, solar panels and numerous energy efficiency features. Owners Broderick Street and Vivienne Fraser Location West Hawthorn, Melbourne Country Australia Type Sustainable renovation House size Medium, 21 squares Summary of house features Background Brod Street and Vivienne Fraser have renovated a semi detached single fronted Victorian… Continue reading Hawthorn West house
This two bedroom house was designed to be as sustainable as possible on a small suburban block. It was built in 2001. I moved in at the time of my retirement. Entry is via a curved slate path, along a wooden walkway representing a bridge over a dry water course, continuing on slate pavers surrounded… Continue reading Knoxfield house
