OK, sure – he’s selling a product, but this is inspiring stuff. You could be forgiven for thinking he actually wants to change the world – one battery at a time. And in case you miss it – it’s all being open-sourced.
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‘Limits to Growth’ book vindicated in light of new research – we’re nearing collapse
“The 1972 book Limits to Growth, which predicted our civilisation would probably collapse some time this century, has been criticised as doomsday fantasy since it was published. […] So were they right?”
Alarm sounds for native wildlife – NZ Herald
Losing our native species is not an inevitability but a choice – and one that could hurt New Zealand in more ways than we realise. That’s the message in a new book that will draw on one of the most comprehensive reviews of biodiversity and related policy done in New Zealand.
Free Recycling Scheme to be trialled in Nelson & Richmond
Nelson and Richmond streets will become a bargain-hunting ground next month with the launch of a free recycling scheme. Second Hand Sunday will give Nelson, Stoke and Richmond residents the opportunity to make someone’s trash their treasure. The initiative will be trialled by the Nelson city and Tasman district councils for the first time on […]
Koanga Institute would like your help to save the seeds [video]
Koanga Institute would like your help to save the seeds [video]
The Kea Conservation Trust
The Kea Conservation Trust was set up in 2006 to assist in conservation of wild Kea (Nestor notabilis) in their natural habitat and to increase the husbandry standards and advocacy potential of those Kea held in captive facilities within New Zealand.
UN Report: World Must Move Away From ‘Dirty’ Fuels
Here are a couple of good articles from the BBC on this significant report: BBC News Science & Environment: “World must end ‘dirty’ fuel use – UN” BBC News Science & Environment: “Climate mitigation report: Key findings”
Solar Impulse 2 Unveiled
Some great coverage by Treehugger’s Zachary Shahan: You’ve probably heard of the Solar Impulse. It’s a solar-powered airplane that flew across the United States last year. It broke numerous aviation records along the way as well as during flights in Europe and Africa beforehand. However, the Solar Impulse was just a prototype. The Solar Impulse […]
Biological Farmers NZ (ABF)
At Jan 2018 the status of this organisation is unknown. Their domain no longer has a website, the email associated with the domain is not …
Country Calendar – Chaos Springs
Chaos Springs Screened April 5 2014 – Watch it on TVNZ Ondemand From http://tvnz.co.nz/country-calendar/episode-8-chaos-springs-5874292: New Zealander Jenny Erickson used to grow organic lettuce and herbs in the USA – but when she struggled to find good-quality compost, her business took an unexpected new direction. She went to a seminar on organic compost-making and realised her […]
Going Against the Grain!
The humble grain silo is turned into an innovative and eco-friendly nine unit serviced apartment complex in idyllic Little River!
National Battle to Protect Whio Ramps Up
The Battle for our Birds continues with the spotlight shining on whio next month. The whio is the unique native duck only found in New Zealand’s fast flowing waters. With fewer than 2500 whio left nationwide Genesis Energy and the Department of Conservation have partnered together in a five year programme to secure the future […]
