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SMH – Environment
Good evening, The biggest environmental news this week was the confirmation that federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is planning to water down her long-awaited “nature positive” reforms. The crossbench and environmental groups now face the classic conundrum: do they campaign for or against the reforms? On one hand, they want laws to pass this term…
Free Online Q & A today at 4pm with JDA Co – trades particularly invited to attend
Wednesday 13th April 4-5pm Meeting Invite: simply click on the link at 4pm. https://bit.ly/Wed_13_QnA It is a group session where JDA staff answer specific questions about a particular house (or topic) and they have found this format maximises people viewing getting their questions answered as so many of the problems are shared. Mullum Cares has…
Guidance On Building In Flood Prone Areas – a NSW Report
In June 2006, the Hawkesbury-Nepean Floodplain Management Steering Committee, Parramatta commissioned the production of the Reducing Vulnerability of Buildings to Flood Damage publication below. It is copyright under the Berne Convention. Copying of this booklet is permitted providing that the meaning is unchanged and the source is acknowledged. ISBN 0 7347 5614 3 Illustrations by Greg…
Renovate or Build your Zero Carbon Home
There’s nothing worse than paying too much on your utility bills for a home that’s too hot, too cold, too dark or even too loud. By considering and including simple energy efficiency features, you not only slash your bills but also get a better quality, healthier and more comfortable home. Bec and George from Renovate…
The Guardian – World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/08/world-scientists-climate-failure-survey-global-temperature?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
The Impact of WHEN we Consume Energy (part 2)
Last newsletter we looked at the environmental and environmental and financial motives for managing when and how we use energy in our homes and businesses (see Part 1 of this blog). In this second installment I’ll share details on the ways your household can take advantage of the options available, and fine tune your use…