The new economy of nature: the quest to make conservation profitable

By Gretchen C. Daily and Katherine Ellison

This "optimistic book" examines how "environmentally minded innovators are...trying to harness ...self-interest - to preserve our life-support systems."

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The 8th Invertebrate Biodiversity and Conservation Conference

The theme for this conference, held in Brisbane between the 2 and 7 December 2007, was "Pacific Priorities". This report provides the abstracts for the conference.

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How to live a low-carbon life

By Chris Goodall

Find out what you can do to reduce your carbon dioxide emissions with this comprehensive guide. It covers a range of areas including home heating, lighting, air travel and food production.

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ClimateSmart adaptation 2007-12: an action plan for managing the impacts of climate change

Department of Natural Resources and Water

"An action plan for managing the impacts of climate change".

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ClimateSmart 2050: Queensland climate change strategy 2007: a low-carbon future

The State of Queensland

"ClimateSmart 2050 establishes Queensland's long-term goals and provides a platform for the government, community and industry to move to a low-carbon future".

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State of the World 2008: Innovations for a Sustainable Economy

The Worldwatch Institute

This is a must for policymakers and business leaders showcasing a range of diverse innovations to create the architecture of sustainable economies. Chapters include renewable energy, innovations in clean production, trade policy, finance for sustainability and engaging communities.

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Winning the Oil Endgame: Innovation for profits, jobs and security

by Amory B. Lovins et. al.

"Our energy future is choice, not fate". This book provides a roadmap of the oil solution, bringing together innovative technologies and new business models to end oil dependence, not only in the US but worldwide.

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Whitsunday and Mackay Islands Visitor Management Strategy

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

"This Strategy provides the framework and quidelines for managing visitors ro national park islands in the Whitsunday and Mackay area. It sets out the considerations, outcomes and strategies that will form the basis on which day-to-day management decisions will be made"

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Greenhouse solutions with sustainable energy

by Mark Diesendorf

"In this book Mark Diesendorf argues that ecologically sustainable energy technologies based on energy efficiency, renewable energy and natural gas are commercially available today, and that their implementation could halve Australia's greenhouse gas emissions within just a few decades".


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