My mother was way ahead of her time. She found domestic chores a bore and preferred her career. So, when I branched out on my own, I was ignorant of the rhythm and pleasures of domestic life. All these years later, I’m still learning. Like others, I’m moving toward natural cleaners. I’ve gone nearly soap-free … Continue reading Nose for Clothes
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EV action
By Joe Camuso Yoogo Electric Car Sharing for Whangarei We are in discussions with Yoogo to bring EV Car Sharing to Whangarei. Last Christmas Yoogo established 100 EVs and 100 Chargers in Christchurch at 12 different Pod locations. Anyone with a full drivers license can use these cars for $12 per hour business or $15 … Continue reading EV action
Kiss the ground – carbon clarity
The Soil Story, created by Kiss the Ground outlines with absolute clarity how people have upset the carbon balance by burning fossil fuels and industrial agriculture. Kiss the Ground is a movement started in 2013. Its mission is "Inspiring participation in global regeneration, starting with soil". The website's blog has some excellent infographics, such as this … Continue reading Kiss the ground – carbon clarity
Methane, carbon and planetary cooling
Its vital that we better understand the dynamics of methane and water in climate change processes. Walter Jehne, former CSIRO Microbiologist and Climate Scientist, and founder of Healthy Soils Australia has some significant insights into the dynamics of climate change. His core message is about the absolute importance of regenerating soils, often referred by him … Continue reading Methane, carbon and planetary cooling
Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn representing the Pacific
Congratulations to Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn on her appointment as a representative for the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC). Catherine is a trustee of the Climate Change Tai Tokerau Northland Trust (CCTNT). The IIPFCC was established in 2008, as a convening space for the Indigenous Peoples attending the sessions of the Conference of Parties and … Continue reading Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn representing the Pacific
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