Articles tagged with: climate friendly
New York expert says parks are for mental health and strengthening community, as well as physical wellness
Liveable cities need experience-building parks
City parks are where memories are made, couples fall in love and children grow up – according to New York City’s visionary park chief, who says well-planned open spaces encourage meaningful …
Aussie green offices top three million square metres
Ok Kiwis, in the light hearted spirit of competition, here’s an other excellent reason to get serious about taking the lead in climate friendly action! Charlotte.
Green offices top three million square metres
Australian offices are taking …
French man aims to become first to complete zero carbon flight across the Atlantic
Inhabitat.com report that French scientist, former yachtsman, pilot Raphael Dinelli is seeking to make history by completing the first zero-carbon trans-Atlantic flight this June. He’s flying a hybrid plane powered by solar energy and biofuels.
Sydney makes massive changes for the climate and inspires us to get creative and commit to climate love here in Aotearoa
By Charlotte Squire
The City of Sydney has gone gloriously green. I’m talking bright green, think fluro. They’re investing hundreds of millions in their mission to cut greenhouse gas emissions in their local government area by …
World-first climate conscious app tips Kiwis about greenest daily power usage
Innovative power company Flick Electric Co. has launched a world-first app – called Choice! – that gives Kiwis unprecedented information about the carbon impact of the electricity we are using, in real time. The app …
Climate friendly Sydney residents recycle epic amount of batteries
Sydneysiders switched on for battery recycling – City of Sydney
Sydneysiders have recycled enough household batteries to power a family washing machine for three-and-a-half years, since a trial began at the City of Sydney’s e-waste drop-off …
Sydney: Clean battery power on tap at student residence
More climate friendly news from Sydney:
A Newtown housing cooperative will be the first in Australia to use a solar and battery storage system to produce energy for a multi-unit residence housing dozens of students.
The project …
Urban forest cleans air better than cutting traffic in climate friendly sydney
UTS researchers have found that the City of Sydney’s plans to increase tree canopy by 50 per cent could have a bigger impact on reducing air pollution than a reduction in traffic.
The year-long study, in …
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