The Generator is founded on the simple premise that we should leave the world in better condition than we found it. The news items in this category outline the attempts people have made to do this. They are mainly concerned with our food supply and settlement patterns. The impact that the human race has on the planet.
Climate chaos may provide further economic advantage to Europe, Science Daily reports this week. Evocatively described as the heartbeat of the planet, the Gulf Stream is an integral part of the world’s ocean currents and keeps the North West Coast of Europe, especially Great Britain, much warmer than its latitude would indicate. In previous global Continue Reading →
This experiential two day workshop gives you a balance of both practical and theory in a great setting on 5 acres at 7 Hogan Court, Camp Mountain, QLD. Its only 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and 5 minutes to our local railway station. Low cost local homestay is available. The property has very well Continue Reading →
To subscribe or unsubscribe email John Once to every man and nation Comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth and falsehood, For the good or evil side James Russell Lowell People are lazy. With television you just sit – watch – listen. The thinking is done for you Roger Ailes A Manifesto Continue Reading →
Decoding ‘orphan crop’ genomes could save millions of lives in Africa Howard-Yana Shapiro, a scientist with the Mars confectionery company, will make the information free to boost harvests Share 124 inShare6 Email John Vidal and Mark Tran The Observer, Sunday 2 June 2013 Howard-Yana Shapiro wants to make the genetic makeup of some crops freely Continue Reading →
Lockyer resident Diane Bruhn has produced evidence showing that clearing riverine trees increases sedimentation and increases flood risk. She said that the Queensland Government has used the recent floods as an excuse to repeal the sections of the water act controlling clearing of land in the riparian zone of Queensland’s rivers and streams.
Robin McConchie QLD Country Hour The Queensland Government has passed sweeping changes to rural land and water regulations. It’s amended 18 pieces of legislation, to implement some of the recommendations of the Floods Inquiry. The changes include extending the expiry date for water licences from 10 to 99 years, and removing the need to get a Continue Reading →