Canberra is the Last City or Another Lost City?
I was quite tired tonight but kept feeling to write a poem. I’ve found myself watching politics on the television. I am in Canberra afterall. Canberra is the capital of Australia. I watched the Prime Minister Julia Gillard hold a two day tax forum and I wondered if new ideas were possible given the business-as-usual… Continue reading
Steve Irwin was a Role Model for Men and Boys
Steve Irwin was a great person and he exhibited what I perceive as the characteristics of man that I love – compassion and courage. We see men depicted these days as unfeeling and violent, I see this as so far away from the functional, normal, healthy men to whom women look and respect. Steve Irwin… Continue reading
Keystone species: The Australian Cassowary
I remember seeing a documentary years ago on the cassowary, and never forgot its significance. Here is some information about why the Cassowary is a keystone species. We have to adapt so that other species survive. Adaptation requires us to change the way we live. It is intelligent to change and exciting also. I am… Continue reading
Indicator species Are Natures Early Warning and Keystone Cops
There is nothing haphazard about the natural world. It is carefully evolved to maximise survival of species. It has the ability to adapt and species adjust accordingly. Designed into nature are what is termed indicator species which provide early warning. Keystone species are extremely important and if human’s just wipe them out it has a… Continue reading
WWF: How You Pollute Nature Before Breakfast
http://www.frogsaustralia.net.au/documents/doc_1_fes_v1.pdf
Where do pollutants come from?
Outside of natural disasters, almost all
pollutants are the result of human activities,
whether created directly, or as by-products
of production processes.
How many chemicals do we use here in Australia?
For a start, there are over 40,000 industrial
chemicals listed by regulatory authorities, and
over 4,500 agricultural and… Continue reading
Connecting Children to Nature is a Worldwide Movement
I remember as a child I lived in Canberra and regularly my family went to the Cotter river for a game of cricket and a swim. We spent a lot of time in nature. Canberra is surrounded by hills and many people go camping and get outdoors. Certainly I have learned over the years that… Continue reading