Planet

Materialism is ingrained in many of us, so what happens when that instinct to consume meets an environmental conscience?

It is far more important and critically urgent to stop throwing out so much food than it is to watch what is actually on our plates. Follow these 10 expert tips to reduce your food waste today.

They are Far North Queensland’s most incongruous neighbours: tourists, sea changers and land developers chasing a slice of tropical paradise versus the world’s most at-risk ratite — the flamboyant, flightless and very much endangered southern cassowary.

Single-use plastics are everywhere: coffee cups, produce bags, plastic water bottles, plastic smoothie cups, plastic straws — the list goes on. You’d have to be living under a large rock not to know there’s a single-use plastic disaster happening globally, so it prompts the question: why?

Unless we significantly alter our daily habits we may witness climate change so devastating our lives will become troubled. Here’s how to change your habits for the good of your and the planet’s health.

The high and growing cost of heating and cooling your house, and its contribution to global warming, makes it imperative you become more conscious of how you regulate the temperature at home.

Each day you are potentially exposed to a plethora of volatile chemicals, including lead, mercury, chlorine, pesticides, herbicides, formaldehyde and more. Here’s how to cope with the toxic soup you live in.

Planting a tree is an act of optimism. With it comes hope that a seed or stick will grow, find the water and food it needs, soak up CO2 from our planet and grow strong and healthy. When you plant a tree, you expect it to cool the land with its shade, provide a home for birds and beetles, offer food for countless creatures and, when it blossoms, offer fruit and seeds for all living things, including humans.

When you visit your closet, are garments threatening to spill out onto the floor? You’re not alone. In recent years, concerns have been raised over excessive consumption of clothing, two thirds of it synthetic, and the environmental impacts from this voracious demand for new clothes.

Renewable energy is booming and there are more than 200,000 wind turbines worldwide. But concerns have been raised that wind farms may cause health problems in the form of Wind Turbine Syndrome (WTS). We examine the arguments to see if WTS really exists.

Birdwatching is a diverse and enriching activity. Take in the sights, sounds and scenery of your natural surrounds and immerse yourself in the magic of discovery.

Native bee populations are struggling because of loss of habitat and food, often caused by urban and suburban development. The good news is that a single tree or shrub can produce thousands of flowers with high-quality pollen and nectar, providing bees with the protein and carbohydrates they need to thrive.