The selected route of the proposed powerline upgrade from Sunrise Hills to Peregian will minimise environmental damage to the Noosa biosphere reserve.  More >>

Whilst browsing the internet the other day I came across an interesting economic theory called the Khazzoom-Brookes postulate - a theory about energy consumption and behavior that argues that increased energy efficiency paradoxically tends to lead to increased energy consumption. More >>

For the past two years Noosa Biosphere has worked quietly in the background with representatives of PAGE to influence decision making within the energy provider Powerlink. Noosa media are carrying the story that Powerlink have deferred an outcome for five years and that this is not a definitive settlement of the issue for residents affected.  That is true, however, in such cases a deferment is a win as it buys time for a range of alternate thinking. The official announcement is as follows: More >>

Winter on the Sunshine Coast is fairly mild however those who live here seem to have become accustomed and still feel the bite of the cooler months.  More >>

Are you in the built environment sector or a DIY home owner and you want to know where to purchase eco friendly goods and services but not sure where to start? Not sure what is (or is not) truly 'green'? More >>