Contradictory to their own reports, governments now appear enslaved by opinion polls and the revenue earned from the big greenhouse-gas offenders. Coal and oil are rapidly becoming the CFCs of the 21st century, but this time the politicians have selected hearing. This time the solutions are more complex … [click on the image of the latest print edition to continue reading]…

THE Queensland Government was warned of the dire consequences of peak oil in a report by the now Minister for Sustainability Andrew McNamara published in October last year. So what has the Bligh Government done since his special taskforce predicted that tourism could be devastated by rising fuel prices as aviation and motoring costs increase? Already those predictions are starting to become reality, with airlines the first to suffer and Qantas and Jetstar announcing cuts to schedules

Ann White provides some facts on oil and consumption. “Peak oil represents the most serious and immediate challenge to our prosperity and security…”

With fewer than 100,000 left in the wild and habitat disappearing fast, the koala is sadly an example of Australia’s loosening grip on biodiversity …

Many people might wonder what a pro-environmental group and a Victorian Game Hunting Association could have in common …

The Australian Wildlife Hospital recently completed a progress report on a ground-breaking koala research …

The only reason to be in business is to make money. When I hear people say that, it reminds me of bees …

Anne Stephens and Tanzi Smith discuss why the Traveston Dam is a bad idea …

Brett Robb, from Roundabout Coffee and Fuel has a vision. One where the local community works together …

Jo Turner’s top ten tips of what not to do when building …