In the build up to the UN conference on climate change in Copenhagen in December 2009, Al Gore is campaigning around the world; training volunteers to spread his word on climate change. Al Gore visited Australia in July 2009 for a Climate Project Summit in Melbourne. There he met with and trained over 300 delegates from the Asia-Pacific region as Climate Project Ambassadors, including Aaron Fuller.
Driving to work, I caught the most powerful talkback radio commentator in Australia ranting about how disgusted he is that children are being taught about climate change at school. His main point: the Government is running a propaganda campaign to reinforce its drive for emissions trading legislation.
Wake-up Australia! The bells are ringing – louder and louder – as we near an agreement on a framework to reduce carbon emissions. Yet some of us are still tossing and turning in our sleep. But wait: this is not a nightmare – surely it is an opportunity!
“Where does all the stuff we buy come from, and where does it go when we throw it out?” The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute film that takes viewers on a provocative and eye-opening tour of the real costs of our consumer driven culture—from resource extraction to iPod incineration.
Now in its second year, the Prix Pictet, aims to use photography to educate audiences worldwide about issues related to climate change. This is the first photographic award on the topic of sustainability, harnessing art’s unique compelling power for the benefit of our precious planet.
Green directory of eco-friendly Australian businesses. This green directory is providing you all details about environmental companies around Australia. Find the green business around your place.