The 2012 London Olympic Games made claims that it would be ‘the world’s first truly sustainable Olympic and Paralympic Games, leaving a legacy far beyond the departure of the Olympic Flame.’ So with a day to go before the opening ceremony, I thought I’d find out a bit more about what that means and whether these aspirations have been achieved.
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London 2012 Olympics Just How Green Is It?
July 27th, 2012Escape High Petrol Prices
May 14th, 2008
Walking and getting public transport are obvious choices to reduce the footprint of car travel. But over the last few years some interesting services and products have been developed and marketed which can reduce your visits to the petrol pump.
Choosing a Hybrid Car
March 16th, 2008
The first brand that springs to mind when thinking of a more eco-friendly car is the Toyota Prius. The reason that this car stands out is that this was the first commercially available hybrid car and probably the best selling one so far. This article outlines the types of hybrid available, the pros and cons of hybrid cars and provides a brief comparison of hybrids currently available in Australia.
Where Do All The Dead Cars Go?
March 14th, 2008
Is it better to get rid of your old car and opt for a ‘greener’ model, or hang on to it to the bitter end to avoid the disposal of the embodied energy and materials tied up within the car itself?
Alternative Transport Fuels
February 28th, 2008
With the rising oil prices, carbon dioxide emissions and peak oil concerns, there is great interest in finding an alternative fuel source. While we wait for hydrogen cars there are a number of alternatives available now.
Cars and Carbon
February 27th, 2008
The greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector are predicted to increase over the next few years. However, it is fairly easy to minimise the impacts from your vehicle use with short, medium and long term strategies.
Emotions Run High When It Comes to Vehicle Choice
February 27th, 2008
Sports Utility Vehicles became an increasingly common site in towns and cities through the nineties and into the noughties, but some groups go to great lengths to share the love for green vehicle owners and to annoy SUV drivers.