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Science

cotton plant

Spinning a yarn

Cotton,a natural fabric is a wardrobe staple. But it also has a heavy footprint.
Tasmanian devil

Endangered species

We've all heard about the endangered species list, but how do animals get on it?
Carbon neutral

Carbon neutral

Instant Expert: Just what does it mean to be carbon neutral?
batteries

Taking charge

They may seem small, but churning through batteries adds up to a lots of waste.

News

Ban Ki Moon

2009 the "Year of Climate Change"

UN chief Ban Ki-moon called 2009 the "year of climate change".

Memorable animal moments in 2008

Here's a selection of the most memorable animal news in 2008.

Instant Expert

Geothermal energy

Can we generate electricity using hot rocks underground?
Water droplet splash

Desalination

Can turning salt water into fresh water solve the worldwide water crisis?

E-Waste

What is E-waste, how big a problem is it, and what can you do about it?

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Blogs

solar panel

Australian film premiere

A new film has revealed Australia's renewable energy triumphs

Apple's new eco Mac

Apple likes to make big annoucements and the latest one is no exception.
target

Stop talking about targets and start taking action

Starting emissions trading in the absence of an agreed target has merit.

    Ask G

    plane

    Ask G: What to look for in a carbon offsetter

    There are a lot of choices when it comes to offsetting travel.
    Biofuel

    Ask G: Are biofuels really carbon neutral?

    Biofuels exploit the fact that crops breathe in carbon dioxide.
    Shampooing

    Ask G: Is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate really that bad?

    Sodium laureth sulphate and sodium lauryl ether sulfate - a bad rap?