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Thursday 20 November 2008
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2008 has been a difficult year, with the global financial crisis and our biggest childcare provider going into receivership, not to mention the drought and climate change challenges. But psychologists say being optimistic is the key to surviving the tough times. And now Australian academics are looking at whether governments and managers maintain a level of optimism by keeping some of the bad news to themselves. Is the old adage 'what you don't know can't hurt you' true? And why are we smarter, healthier, and more sociable if we're optimistic?
Wednesday 19 November 2008
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About 8 million new mobile phones are sold in Australia each year and at last estimate, there were more mobiles in this country than people. But what happens to old phones when it comes time to buy new ones? Only about three per cent are recycled; most end up as landfill. The story is not much better for other e-waste— computers, electronic goods, televisions. Environment groups want the federal government to introduce a scheme of 'extended producer responsibility', where the manufacturer takes charge of the disposal of the goods, not just their production. So what could that add to the cost of a new TV or computer? Should schemes like that be voluntary rather than regulated by government? And what's the consumer's role in recycling?
Tuesday 18 November 2008
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Political pressure has been building for the federal government to enforce compulsory filtering of internet content at the level of the service providers, with the particular aim of protecting children. But critics claim that the filtering won't actually protect our computers from some of the most serious risks.
Monday 17 November 2008
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Five states and territories have already announced feed-in tariffs for solar energy, meaning that you are able to sell the energy your solar panels generate back to the grid.
Thursday 13 November 2008
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It's one of the world's unique marine environments and, not surprisingly, a heritage-listed site. People come in their millions each year to see and experience the Great Barrier Reef. But some scientists are predicting that if temperatures continue to rise, within 30 years it may be gone. Could climate change kill the Great Barrier Reef?
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