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We finally got a government after the most protracted post-election negotiations in my lifetime. While the process was not edifying, I think the result is as good as we could have hoped for. It is a lot better than the only two outcomes that looked possible during the election campaign: either the return of the Gillard government, or an … [Read more...]
By Jaylene Musgrave Australia's world heritage listed Fraser Island is renowned for its beautiful dingoes but the country's purest strain of dingo is now on the verge of extinction under the Queensland Government's current management plan. Some of the Australia's leading experts are speaking out on the sad plight facing the island's … [Read more...]
With Ian Christesen A recent opinion poll commissioned by WWF of 4000 residents showed that 79 per cent of respondents believe Australia should either begin reducing carbon pollution before other countries, or start reducing regardless of when other countries choose to act. Rudd has duped the electors by refusing to take action on … [Read more...]
by Professor Ian Lowe I urge everyone to get involved with the public population/growth forums taking place in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast in the lead-up to Anna Bligh’s ‘Growth Management Summit’ at the end of March. The decisions being taken in the next few months will literally shape our future. If we want to protect and … [Read more...]
Anyone who has attended meetings will know -- the greater the number of people, the less chance there is of obtaining an outcome. Therefore the outcome of Copenhagen should come as no surprise. Governments from wealthy countries know that voters are easily swayed by economic arguments. Poorer countries want more for their people. While we all … [Read more...]
By Guest Writer, Lindsay Holt Federal Environment and Climate Change Ministers jointly announced that there was less than 8 hours to submit solar rebate applications before they were stopped 3 weeks before schedule. Environment Minister, Peter Garrett is now clearly in the running as the most disappointing and underachieving environment … [Read more...]
What does the global economic crisis and the violent religious extremism, recently on display in Mumbai, have in common? People can so easily be led by the nose. And, become tied to one way of thinking, even if it is destructive and lacking in common human decency. Capitalism was hailed as the victor after Gorbachev brought perestroika to the … [Read more...]
In the early 70s scientists found chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, were literally tearing holes in the earth's ozone layer. Invisible and unnoticeable, a certain amount of faith was required to trust the scientific reports. This was no hypothesis, it was a scientific theory, because it was based upon evidence collected over time. The solution to … [Read more...]
The resounding victory by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council's new Mayor, Bob Abbot indicated a strong mood for change, which was also reflected in the vote for councillors. This gives the Mayor not just a mandate but also the clear numbers on council to make the changes and implement his policies. There is now a high community expectation … [Read more...]
In the next edition of ECO we will revisit a topic of growing importance - climate change and its companion, peak oil. The potential impacts for rapidly growing regions such as the Sunshine Coast, should not be under estimated. That's why we will present the topic again and discuss not only the consequences of not listening to expert advice, but … [Read more...]
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