The Coalition today announced a weak and incoherent climate policy that will ensure pollution as usual. Reading through the document feels a bit like what I would imagine it would be like to eat styrofoam – no substance, hard to swallow and leaves a bad taste in your mouth. For a ‘direct action’ plan, there [...]

Ever wondered how green your Apple is? Is that plasma TV a potential toxic mess for landfill? Is that Playstation PVC-free?
You can find out with Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics, which helps you make greener, ethical choices when buying electronic goods.
Many electronic goods contain toxic substances such as PVC (vinyl) plastic and brominated flame retardants [...]

As federal Parliament resumes this week, climate change is back on top of the agenda. Both sides continue treating the issue like a political football. It’s a bit like being diagnosed with cancer and then having your doctors endlessly squabble about what to do about it.
The reality is that while Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott [...]