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.
Study suggests expanded concept of ‘urban watershed’ Posted: 14 Jun 2012 03:27 PM PDT Within two decades, 60 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, and coping with the resulting urban drinking water and sanitation issues will be one of the greatest challenges of this century. A new study presents a new Continue Reading →
Transforming innovation for sustainable development and poverty reduction 13 June 2012 A radical new approach to science and innovation is urgently needed to steer us within planetary boundaries and secure human wellbeing, fostering diverse types of innovation and empowering the grassroots creativity of poorer people, say researchers from the Institute of Development Studies-based ESRC Continue Reading →
The Govt. is trying to improve a rail system designed around the early 1930’s to convey passengers into the city CBD. More lines and a second harbour crossing are badly needed. It would be an unwelcome impost to force passengers to change trains. Much decentralisation has already taken place, the Govt. should be looking at Continue Reading →
Stop the African hunger games Inbox x Baaba Maal – Avaaz.org avaaz@avaaz.org 2:37 AM (7 hours ago) to me Dear friends, 18 million people are desperate for food in Africa’s drought-struck Sahel, but urgent appeals for help are being met with deafening silence by governments worldwide. Senegalese musician Baaba Maal has started a petition to Continue Reading →
Good news on using recycled sewage treatment plant water for irrigating crops Posted: 13 Jun 2012 10:32 AM PDT A new study eases concerns that irrigating crops with water released from sewage treatment plants — an increasingly common practice in arid areas of the world — fosters emergence of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause thousands Continue Reading →
A matter of priorties. O’Farrell says Hwy should trump rail Updated: 21:40, Wednesday June 13, 2012 NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell wants the federal government to fund the Pacific Highway upgrade from funds earmarked for the Parramatta to Epping rail link. A 2016 deadline to turn Australia’s deadliest stretch of road into a dual carriageway appeared Continue Reading →