Eco online: environmental news, features and opinion from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Environmental news from Eco online, Sunshine Coast and Queensland environmental news, with indepth sections including interviews, sustainable business, eco adventures, green living and wildlife
Eco talks with Don Henry of the Australian Conservation Foundation about the impacts of government subsidies. Don Henry is the Executive Director of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). Henry has led the ACF since 1998, helping it to become a strong advocate for the environment by promoting solutions through research, consultation, … [Read more...]
Patrick Hearps likes going for high goals. In his spare time, the technical director for Beyond Zero Emissions, the organisation that has a bold but feasible plan for 100 per cent renewable energy to power Australia within 10 years, has a passion for rock climbing. The work on the plan, officially titled Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy … [Read more...]
Ian Christesen puts some questions to Professor Tim Smith PhD who is the Director of the Sustainability Research Centre at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). Prior to his appointment with USC, Dr Smith was a senior research scientist with the Resource Futures Program of CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems. He works on a number of projects around … [Read more...]
Phil Moran is so passionate about the environment that he admits to hugging every tree he can. In his youth he had ideas of pursuing a career in the legal profession, but it wouldn’t have been as satisfying for this man who instead grew to love the bush. Phil is the natural resource manager for Noosa and District Landcare Group which is … [Read more...]
ECO talks with former Australian of the Year, author, scientist and renowned conservationist, Tim Flannery. ECO: As far back as 1995 you were advocating a population policy by 2005 with an ultimate target looking out two centuries. Nothing has been done – in fact we seem to be heading to unsustainability at a much faster pace. What do … [Read more...]
Paul and Sally Johnson have both had a long experience with nature through their personal and professional lives. Along with their two daughters, Elly and Jessie, they have been quietly and modestly working towards a sustainable existence. In this edition we take an Up Close look at their lifestyle and why they decided to home-school their … [Read more...]
Ian Christesen, on behalf of Eco News talks to Professor Ian Lowe about the problems associated with the Sunshine Coast’s ever increasing popularity. A popularity which arises from having ideal temperatures and a stunning natural environment. With developers focusing their attention on large areas of land, poor planning is perhaps one of the … [Read more...]
Roberto Perez Rivero, a world-renowned Cuban permaculture and environmental educator, recently toured Australia as part of the Cuba Australia Permaculture Exchange. Roberto has featured in the award-winning documentary film, The Power of Community, which shows how Cuba adapted to rapidly declining oil supplies. In his early 20s he found himself … [Read more...]
In the job just six months, Andrew McNamara, Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, is enthusiastic about wrestling what he calls the "crouching tiger of climate change". "I live in great luxury, in a magnificent Queenslander high on Point Vernon," says the Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation. … [Read more...]
In this section we explore the stories behind the people. Whether they are running a successful sustainable business, have an esteemed academic background, or simply approach life in a way that considers the planet and the community around them; we want to share their story. In Up Close we promote the positive stories of the people that make a … [Read more...]
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