Making our mark – ecological footprints
Further reading
August 2010
The Science of Climate change: Questions and Answers.
A document summarising the current understanding of climate change science for non-specialist readers.
No. 143, 2008, page 33
A measure and planner for biodiversity in plantation forests
Describes Australian research that allows measurement and planning for forest biodiversity.
No. 139, 2007, pages 9-12
Beyond the price tag: The cost and benefits of going green (by Sue Neales)
Explores product stewardship and life cycle analysis in Australia.
No. 136, 2007, pages 27-29
Climate leaders: The new corporate standards (by Michael Smith and Karlson Hargroves)
Looks into the standards of corporations to reduce their impact on climate.
No. 135, 2007, pages 14-17
21st century city challenges (by Hartley Henderson)
Discusses ways to improve urban sustainability in Australia.
No. 118, 2004, pages 13-16
A bold blueprint (by Steve Davidson)
Reviews Western Australia's sustainability strategy.
July/August 2004
Leaving lighter footprints (by P W McRandle)
Looks into the demand for products from sustainable companies.
Nature
14 May 2008, pages 264-265
Flights of green fancy (by Katharine Sanderson)
Looks at ways to reduce the carbon footprint of aircraft.
3 November 2007, page 13
'Humanity at risk' from ecological debt (by Catherine Brahic)
Reports that human consumption exceeds the regeneration capabilities of the planet.
25 October 2007
Unsustainable development 'puts humanity at risk' (by Catherine Brahic)
Summarises findings from a United Nations Environment Program report on the state of the planet.
3 October 2007, page 10
World failing on sustainable development (by Daniele Fanelli)
Reports on findings from a study on the ecological impact of changing lifestyles.
15 December 2006
Location is key for trees to fight global warming (by Catherine Brahic)
Reports that the location of trees planted to reduce carbon emissions, determines their effect.
8 April 2006, page 8
New world order of polluters (by Fred Pearce)
Explores the rationale behind allowing certain countries to produce more pollution than others.
21 December 2002, page 18
Despite all the talk, real change is as elusive as ever (by Fred Pearce)
Describes progress in achieving global sustainability.
Reed Business Information
April 2008, 34 pages
Big holidays little footprints (by Sunita Harrington)
Explores ways to reduce carbon emissions due to travel.
Posted December 2008.