Climate Change and Environmental Websites
Local Organisations
www.kumbartcho.org.au/ A focal point for Community based activities including passive recreation, School/Community workshops, Community Plant Nursery and picnic and BBQ facilities. Open dawn till dusk 7 days per week. Volunteers always wanted to participate onsite.
www.gloriousnebo.org.au/biosphere The local Biosphere project.
Earth Link provides an opportunity for people who are concerned about the future of Earth to reflect on their concern and move towards action. Earth Link has a particular emphasis on why we need to care for Earth, and also on the importance of beginning with our place, and then extending our concern outwards to regional and global concerns.
www.savethemaryriver.com The Mary River is threatened by a dam! Irreparable damge to a river & wetlands, exteinction of species, loss of A-grade agricultural land ... and that's only the beginning! It'll be a disaster ... could you let it happen?
Cityfood Growers gives the questioning gardener easily accessible knowledge to achieve better results with organic and Biodynamic food growing. You can explore a world of food gardening information on the web site and interact with other gardeners from around the planet. Gardening workshops and other gardening services are also provided.
Knowledge
www.theweathermakers.com/ The History and Future Impact of Climate Change. Especially good for teachers with awesome teaching resources across a number of subjects.
www.minerals.org.au/ Select Education & Training, then either Primary or Secondary, then Resources Library for a great program to get schools started on energy/water/etc audits.
www.acfonline.org.au/ The Australian Conservation Foundation is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians.
What you can do
www.thegreendirectory.com.au/ The Green Directory is one of
www.planetark.com.au/ Find out about their campaigns to help people reduce their damaging impact on the environment.
www.slf.org.au/ Sustainable Living Foundation - a community based not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting sustainable living.
www.climatefriendly.com/ Work out how to make your home, school or office 'climate friendly', energy efficient, sustainable.
www.naturalstrategies.com.au/ The Natural Strategies Group site proposes actions that reduce our individual impact on the environment and helps guide us towards sustainable living.
www.travelsmart.vic.gov.au/ Aims to reduce dependency on cars and provide sustainable travel alternatives.
www.mykyoto.org.au/ Sign your own protocol.
www.greenelectricitywatch.org.au/ Compare Greenpower products, and find out which is best for the environment and best value for money too.
www.thecarpool.com.au/ Check to see who else will share your ride.
www.greenhouse.gov.au/yourhome A comprehensive guide to building, buying or renovating a comfortable, energy efficent home.
www.solarshop.com.au/ Solar Shop Australia - providers of renewable energy solutions.
www.rpc.com.au/ Rainbow Power Company.
Recycle everything possible, check out:
www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/, www.freecycle.com.au/,
www.mobilemuster.com.au/ and www.bokashi.com.au/.
www.fta.org.au/ Fair Trade Association.
www.onearth.com.au/ OnEarth Australia manufactures environmentally friendly funeral caskets made from 100% recycled cardboard.
www.ecooffice.com.au/ The ecoOFFICE will give you simple and practical environmental solutions for your office.
www.greenplumbers.com.au/ Find a green plumber.
www.pelletheaters.com.au/ Wood (pellets) from a sustainable source is a renewable and carbob neutral fuel.
Eco Networking
www.whoonearthcares.com/ Do you care about climate change? Put yourself on the map.
www.thebigswitch.org.au/ The Big Switch helps you take simple, effective action on climate change. Make personal lifestyle changes, spread the word to friends and get involved in your local community.
www.climatemovement.org.au/ Connecting communities active on climate change.
www.cana.net.au/ Climate Action Network - provides up-to-date information on the Kyoto protocol, geosequestration, new technologies and current politics.
www.greenpeace.net.au/ Greenpeace is an independent campaigning organisation that uses non-violent direct action to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace's goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity.
oztoxics.org Provides access to a range of NGO and community based chemical initiatives.