30 June 2026 | Clean energy, Climate change, Transport
EV Myths This article is an update of one I wrote in 2023. In the 4 years I have had an EV, I have driven 74,000 km and only needed 2 services (both free) and 2 new tyres. I have never regretted the decision to purchase my EV. However, despite the current crisis in...
31 May 2026 | Clean energy, Climate change, Sustainable homes
Manage your electricity use and save money We all want to spend less on the electricity that powers our home. We can start by shopping around for the best deal from our electricity provider. Once we have done that there are a number of simple steps we can take to save...
26 April 2026 | Climate change
Weather versus climate. Do you know the difference? (This is an edited version of an article published in the Sustainable Macleod newsletter in 2019) Weather is not the same as climate! Weather is a short term phenomenon referring to everyday atmospheric conditions....
29 March 2026 | Clean energy, Climate change
Now is the time to dump oil and electrify everything Never have the reasons for electrifying everything been so clear. In June last year (2025), I wrote about Australia’s energy dependence, highlighting the extent to which our entire economy depends on ships...
26 November 2025 | Climate change, News
Top Christmas gifts for nature lovers Perhaps (like me) you’re looking for meaningful Christmas gifts that support biodiversity and inspire others to protect our native species. Whether you’re shopping for a budding birdwatcher, a bushwalker, or someone who...
23 September 2025 | Clean energy, Climate change, Transport
Driving emissions targets The Australian Government has announced the 2035 emissions targets, with a reduction of 62-70% from 2005 levels. To achieve this target, reductions in a number of areas will be essential. A great deal of attention has been focused on the...
