Come on in, pull up a chair and join the conversation.
If you can't handle the cold hard truth - don't read this. from http://www.grist.org/article/2009-08-23-the-fallacy-of-climate-activism In the 20 years since we climate activists began our work in earnest, the state of the climate has become dramatically worse, and the change is accelerating—this despite all of our best efforts. Clearly something is ...
Started by Robert A. in October 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Climate Change, Consumerism, Lifestyle & Behavior, Philosophy & Religion, Politics & Government, Population
We are at a point in time were we in the words of a famous Scottish engineer "need more power". NZ is lucky that 60% of our electricity is generated from hydro-electric methods. Does anyone disagree that in coming years we will need more capacity? If not then where is ...
Started by Rory C. in November 2009, about Climate Change, Emissions, Green energy, Nuclear
Does anyone have any experience of building a green house , or one that is very energy efficient ? Anyone know if any of the building companies have this sort of thing?
Started by Tim B. in August 2009, about Energy Saving
I'm interested to hear other peoples opinions on this question. I'm often asked, at the end of presentations, "why isn't the government doing more etc". My view has always been that any democratic government does not lead, by definition, it follows. In fact, you'd have to move to a dictatorship ...
Started by Michael Field in August 2009, about Politics & Government
So Ive just been to Pak n'Save . Didnt bring enough green bags so needed to buy 2 plastic bags. I have no problem at all with paying for them - in fact I totally approve.But what are Pak n' Save doing with that money given that they were already ...
Started by Tim M. in September 2009, about Consumerism
Well - I was sent a link to this piece this morning. It is a worry. Irrespective of where you sit - believer/ non-believer - the reality is that the world is starting to converge on a view about NZ and it's position in the emerging carbon economy. we seem ...
Started by Nick G. in September 2009, about Economics
The document by Dr. Bartlett from which these were excerpted can be found here <http://www.theoildrum.com/files/20060800,%20Sustainability,%20from%20Anthology.pdf%3Cbr%20/%3E> . LAWS OF SUSTAINABILITY The Laws that follow are offered to define the term "sustainability." In some cases these statements are accompanied by corollaries that are identified by capital letters. They all apply for populations ...
Started by Robert A. in November 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Trading, Climate Change, Consumerism, Deforestation, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, Green energy, Permaculture, Pollution
Who's coming to Planet A? You can attend in Auckland or Wellington, or watch the concert live online at http://www.signon.org.nz/planet-a
Started by Nick Y. in November 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism
James Inhofe. Marc Morano. Richard Lindzen. Bjørn Lomborg. George W. Bush. Names of shame, ignominy, criminals against humanity, against planet Earth itself. Agents of the lethal delays in our response to escalating, accelerating, catastrophic global warming. Yet, as deniers of climate change, they’re amateurs compared to us. Us activists, environmentalists, ...
Started by Robert A. in November 2009, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Agriculture & Food, Air Quality, Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Trading, Climate Change, Consumerism, Deforestation, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Education, Emissions, Energy Saving, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Food, Green energy, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Media, Nuclear, Permaculture, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, Poverty & Development, Recycling, Smart Growth
Can you believe this blog? In a bid to build an energy friendly house these people are haemorrhaging money by way of fees to a council that is intent on not providing consent. http://notnowrodney.wordpress.com.
Started by Sheryl G. in November 2009, about Energy Saving
« Prev | Page 1 of 4 | Next »
Delivered free to your inbox every week
A FISCHE° project in Hanoi, Vietnam 
Bert Aldridge from FISCHE° recently returned from a NextPlays workshop in Hanoi. Organized and hosted by the World Bank Institute, ... more »
Auckland, New Zealand 
Colmar Brunton is New Zealand's best known and most trusted market research company. We turn research insights into exceptional customer ... more »
Use the HB Media network of magazines, blogs, newsletters, video and content creation services to reach the new New Zealand.
HB Media: making the complex simple.
HB Media is a carboNZero certified organisation.
