Living Sustainably in a Globalised World
Up one level'Living Sustainably by the Yarra in a Globalised World' is a Melbourne based project which aims to connect the concern our local community has for the environment with the impacts our actions have on the world beyond our borders. The project will highlight key areas that our local actions impact on the environment globally and locally. Topics covered will include climate change; consumption of forest products such as paper, furniture, and fire-wood; and a look at the so called wonder crop palm oil and it's likely impact on deforestation, climate change and orang-utans. Friends of the Earth Melbourne gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Yarra for this project.
George Monbiot Live: What Australia Should do to Stop the Planet Burning
George Monbiot: Live via climate friendly video-conference. In Melbourne, Tuesday 3rd July 2007, 6.30pm-8.30pm at Law GM15 Theatre, Law Building, Melbourne University Parkville campus on corner of Leicester and Pelham Streets.
Uncovering the truth about Palm Oil: Wonder Crop or Environmental Destroyer
Palm oil is in countless foods and it's hailed as a biofuel wonder crop. Yet it's leading to deforestation across South-East Asia and threatening the survival of orang-utans. This event will look at the realities of palm oil, the potential for sustainable palm oil and the alternatives
Local Consumption and Forest Destruction: Sustainable Alternatives
From Endangered Redgum forests on the Murray, to tropical forests in PNG and Old growth forests in East Gippsland local consumption is driving forest destruction. What are the impacts of our consumption and what alternatives are available, the event will focus on firewood, paper and timber furniture.
Nanotechonology: A new technology without regulations: Local impacts and alternatives
Nanotechnology could be in everything from cosmetics to food and agriculture. Yet there are few, if any, safeguards in place to protect consumers from the adverse side affects. Come along and learn about nano-technology, how to tell where it is and what you can do about it.
Carbon offsets: sustainable alternative or greenwash
Learn about the pitfalls and possibilities of carbon offset programs.
The Economy of Happiness Food and culture in a Globalised World
An Evening with Helena Norberg Hodge, 7pm Thursday 19th April 2007
