Ocean Safari has been keeping an eye on Mackay Reef for over 12 years! This gives our crew the luxury of leaning into long term monitoring data when sharing site information or answering health related queries our guests might have. Ocean Safari crew are trained on how to correctly and efficiently monitor Mackay Reef through […] The post Keeping an Eye on our Reef appeared first on Ocean Safari Website.| Ocean Safari Website
Green mortgages have been around for years for building energy-efficient properties or improving existing homes. Green mortgages incentivise homes to reduce the| Green Choices
A recent study by Phocuswright reveals a significant gap between what travellers believe about Sustainable Tourism and their actual practices. The research, presented at a conference in Florida, focused on six Western markets: the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Through an online survey conducted from June 2 to June 26, 2023, and in-depth interviews with various travel industry participants, the study gathered insights from over 5,000 respondents and 21 organisations. None of the p...| Green Choices
So this is what it's come to - figuring out what species to save and those we allow to become extinct due to a lack of resources (and will) .| Green Living Tips
I shudder to think how many animals are killed globally each year as the result of collisions with vehicles.| Green Living Tips
One of the challenges of preserving biodiversity is the cuteness factor. The plight of the panda gets a lot of attention and dollars, but what about something like Australia's aptly named blobfish?| Green Living Tips
More than a third of the calories produced by the world’s crops are being used for animal feed.| Green Living Tips
Transportation accounts for a significant portion of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, with road transport being the most important contributor. It is crucial to transform mobility patterns to achieve net-zero emissions and prioritise electric vehicles (EVs) in the road transport sector. Yet, the high upfront costs of new EVs have impeded their accessibility for many households. In this context, the used EV market is vital in democratising the shift to net-zero transportation — analysis ...| Green Choices
At first, you wonder what will happen as the film’s carefully considered cinematography draws your attention. Unusually, the imagery, editing and script lack all the cues of contemporary filmmaking. It’s slow. The cameras are static, and there are no close-ups. Yet, these beautiful, thought-provoking landscapes hold your attention. Then abruptly, the reality dawns. This pristine environment you are viewing is full of rubbish. Finally, the narrative is set, and you unexpectedly spend preci...| Green Choices
In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible, maximising their lifespan (and therefore their value) before the materials are eventually reused and recycled. Unlike the traditional linear economic model in which raw materials are mined, processed to develop a product and then disposed of, a circular economy has several essential benefits such as reducing waste, preserving resources and driving a more sustainable production process. The short-term consumption associa...| Green Choices
Waking up to the news that we all need to wake up to the urgency of climate change was unpleasant but not surprising. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) launched a special report on the impact of global warming of 1.5C. It urges rapid action, yet we all twitter whilst the planet burns!| Green Choices