Hi everyone,
Sorry this is late, but once again, it snuck up on me. Our last meeting was a well worthwhile trip to see Ian’s Aquaponics setup. What a great afternoon and thanks once again to Ian for his hospitality. His brief on the pleasures and pitfalls of Aquaponics was well received by all and I [...]

One third of people who buy GreenPower could end up going back to using dirty, but cheaper electricity, due to the Federal Government’s proposed amendments to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

In a survey conducted by the Alternative Technology Association (ATA), 33% of people who already purchase GreenPower said that they would cease doing so if it did not make a difference to Australia’s overall greenhouse gas emissions, and a further 10% said they would strongly consider dropping GreenPower.

ATA members joined over 200 concerned residents, industry groups and environmental organisations, on the steps of Parliament yesterday, to protest the state government’s proposed new feed-in tariff laws.

Damien Moyse, ATA’s Energy Policy Manager said the government has completely missed the point of a feed-in tariff for solar power.

Sanctuary is Australia’s only magazine dedicated to sustainable house design. Sanctuary shows you how to have a sustainable home without compromising on design aesthetic, style or comfort.

Features of issue 7 include:

• Xavier Rudd’s symphony in straw bale
• Solar Hydronic Heating – houses with state-of-the-art systems
• Green bathroom renovations
• Beautiful rammed earth homes
• 8 Stunning sustainable homes from across Australia

When: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 1pm
Where: Steps of Parliament House, top of Bourke St, Melbourne
Who: Anyone who wants a better feed-in tariff for Victoria. Remember to wear a green shirt.
ATA, along with Environment Victoria and a number of other interest groups, are organising a public rally to protest against the Victorian Government’s proposed solar feed-in tariff.
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