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Fri, 03 Sep 2010
Trees save lives in heatwaves, say experts
Trees are known to give a range of environmental benefits, but new research suggests that they are a...
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Thu, 02 Sep 2010
Scientists and planners consider street trees' benefits
The benefits are being assessed of diverting rain from gutters to water street trees....
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Tue, 31 Aug 2010
Review calls for UN climate shake-up
A shake-up has been recommended for the UN climate panel, a body which came under fire recently in t...
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010
Kangaroo Valley winning the carbon challenge
A community in New South Wales is aiming to become one of the most eco-friendly tourist destinations...
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010
Dump project tackles greenhouse gases
A Coffs Harbour project that extracts gas from landfill is helping tackle climate change in the regi...
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010
Greens reaped rewards of emissions backflip: poll
An exit poll commissioned by the Climate Institute shows almost one third of Greens voters in key ma...
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Sun, 29 Aug 2010
UN hopes science review eases climate scepticism
A review of the UN panel of climate scientists and its finding that global warming is man made is to...
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Sun, 29 Aug 2010
Tasmania's climate change hit list
A new report shows alpine regions and coastal areas will be Tasmania's first casualties of climate c...
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010
Threatened Species List open to review
The Northern Territory Government has launched a review of its Threatened Species List and is callin...
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Wed, 25 Aug 2010
Council survey finds residents wary of climate change
A survey has found 90 per cent of Geraldton Greenough residents want immediate action on climate cha...
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Mon, 23 Aug 2010
Environment groups sceptical about Hazelwood phase-out
Environment groups are accusing the Victorian Government of playing politics with the Hazelwood Powe...
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Welcome to the Portland Sustainability Group website

The Portland Sustainability Group is a not for profit group of volunteers who are committed to helping people and the community become more sustainable.

Next events

Sustainable House Day
Sustainable House Day is back across Australia on September 12th and we have three houses open again this year from 10am till 4pm.
8 Aquarius Crt, Portland
32 Carmichaels Rd, Gorae
207 Blackers Road, Narrawong
More info will be posted here as it becomes available.

59 People now registered as of 2 Sep 10. Register your interest now!

If you are one of the many businesses, agencies, families and individuals who would like to make our world more sustainable by reducing our use of carbon fuels, then we challenge you to reduce your use of these fuels by at least a measurable 10% in the next year
The 10in10 Challenge

Previous events

Sometimes we can be overwhelmed by messages about the environment that are presented with shock and awe that can even make us feel blamed. These overwhelming messages can cause ecophobia; resulting in a freeze on all environmental activity – but leaving us a little dry and unsatisfied.

This workshop is seeking to encourage ecophilia of liking our environment.

We will begin by checking out our own memories of relationship with the environment. This will be followed by developmental stages of change that include the magical, the eco-centric, the philosophical, and the maturing modulator. New ways of rotating our thoughts will be taught, eco-narratives will be explored, and practical behaviour change strategies will be provided.

It is expected that being green will be redefined to include pleasure, comfort, and health plus how to save money, face and the planet.

PSG Strategic Planning Meeting

The PSG Committee will meet on the 29th of May to develop our vision, mission statement, and goals - and to embed those into our activities going forward so that we can act as an even more effective and active environmental sustainability group.

Sun Jul 25 09:03:
Ethics and the Greenhouse
An ethicist explains why he dove into climate blogging....
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Sun Jul 25 09:03:
Ten Nations at 'Extreme Risk' Because of Water Shortages, Report Says
Ten countries worldwide, including five African nations, are at 'extreme risk' because of limited ac...
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Sun Jul 25 09:03:
'Resilient growth' for renewables
The building of new renewable energy sources outstrips new fossil fuel power plants in EU and US dur...
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Sun Jul 25 09:03:
UK Guardian slams Morano for cyber-bullying and for urging violence against climate scientists
I have previously written about The rise of anti- science cyber bullying and the role played by Swif...
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Sun Jul 25 09:03:
The challenge of China's green technology policy
I would like to close with an observation that I gained from watching World Cup soccer over the past...
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Sun Jul 25 09:03:
Climate scientists: 'The urgent need to act cannot be overstated.' - "Climate change caused by humans is already affecting our lives and livelihoods - with extreme storms, unusual floods and droughts, intense heat waves, rising seas and many changes in biological systems - as climate scientists have projected."
Today, a large body of evidence has been collected to support the broad scientific understanding tha...
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Sun Jul 25 09:03:
IPCC Fumbles Media Relations Strategy, Must Review Basic Principles of Public Relations
Andy Revkin''s revelations over the weekend about the botched media relations strategy deployed by t...
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03/08/2010
August Sustainability Workshop
The PSG is happy to announce our August Workshop! We're proud to say the this workshop will be focussed on an updated Climate Project presentation by our own Rebecca Phyland. We'll also spend some time talking about our solar bulk buy.
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02/08/2010
St John's Primary School - Portland Environmental Workshop
September the 2nd will see St John's Primary School conduct a schools' Evironmental Workshop for all Portland district schools.
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St John's website

02/08/2010
Walk against Warming - Hamilton
Hamilton will play host to a Walk Against Warming event on the 15th of August. It is time to make sure our government understands that they need to walk with the people NOT the polluters. This is the chance to call for action on climate change from o
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Walk against Warming website

01/08/2010
Sustainable House Day 2010!
It's here again. Sustainable House Day 2009 was the PSG's biggest event of the year, and we'll be opening three houses again this year. The ninth annual Sustainable House Day on Sunday 12 September will showcase some of Australia’s most environmenta
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Sustainable House Day Website

05/07/2010
PSG celebrates Renewable Energy Target improvements with bulk solar purchase
To celebrate much needed amendments to Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) which passed through Parliament on June 24th 2010, the Portland Sustainability Group (PSG) has committed to conducting another bulk deal on solar photovoltaic electricit
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23/06/2010
RET amendments passed. Whew!
It's official! The federal senate has just passed the VERY needed amendments to Australia's Renewable Energy Target legislation. This is very good news for large scale renewable energy in Australia, and great news for Portland.
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Media report

17/06/2010
Glenelg Shire Council funds Portland Sustainability Group food project
The PSG is thrilled that a GSC Community Planning Grant has fully funded an upcoming PSG project centred on promoting the concept of locally grown fresh food, titled Building Community Through Local Food.
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01/06/2010
The 10in10 Challenge
If you are one of the many businesses, agencies, families and individuals who would like to make our world more sustainable by reducing our use of carbon fuels, then we challenge you to reduce your use of these fuels by at least a measurable 10% in t
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The 10in10 Challenge

23/05/2010
May 2010 Sutainability Workshop - How to be green without being a greenie
Sometimes we can be overwhelmed by messages about the environment that are presented with shock and awe that can even make us feel blamed. These overwhelming messages can cause ecophobia; resulting in a freeze on all environmental activity – but leav
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