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.
Selling and Tolling Existing Roads Just Stupid Inbox x Hamilton, Tim (K. Thomson, MP) Tim.Hamilton@aph.gov.au 11:46 AM (17 minutes ago) to Tim http://kelvinthomson.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/selling-and-tolling-existing-roads-just.html Tim Hamilton Electorate Officer Office of Kelvin Thomson MP Member for Wills (P) 9350 5777 (M) 0424 138 558
NB, Plastic products are derived from Crude Oil Proposed recycling levy to add $300 to average family’s shopping bill by: JOE HILDEBRAND From:The Daily Telegraph July 14, 201212:00AM 6 Source: Herald Sun A NEW tax on glass and plastic drink containers could push up an average family’s grocery bills by more than $300. The Greens Continue Reading →
Delegates to discuss climate impact on reefs ABCUpdated July 10, 2012, 9:29 am tweet0 Email Print Delegates at the International Coral Reef Symposium in Cairns will today turn their attention to the impact of climate change on coral reefs around the world. More than 2,500 scientists met yesterday to discuss the Consensus Statement on Continue Reading →
Suppliers squeezed: Woolies accused Mark Hawthorne, Madeleine Heffernan July 6, 2012 Read later Comments 117 Woolworths is accused of putting suppliers in a vice. Photo: Reuters WOOLWORTHS is looking to squeeze price cuts from scores of suppliers to help fund its price war with Coles – and buyers from the supermarket giant have threatened to Continue Reading →
ScienceDaily: Oceanography News ScienceDaily: Oceanography News Fish learn to cope in a high carbon dioxide world, new study suggests Posted: 03 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Some coral reef fish may be better prepared to cope with rising carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans — thanks to their parents. Encouraging new findings show that Continue Reading →
‘Bold and daring’ or undemocratic? Controversial planning law change Matthew Moore June 27, 2012 Read later Careful what you wish for … the new planning rules could remove your right to block a development. An example of a ‘plain English’ local plan NEW ”bold and daring” planning laws will end the practice where complaints from Continue Reading →