Monthly Archives: February 2020

Mountainfilm on Tour 2020 – Australia & New Zealand

Mountainfilm on Tour ❝ Mountainfilm travels year-round and worldwide with a selection of current and best-loved short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. One word sets Mountainfilm apart – HEART. These films feature a mix of adventure, … Continue reading

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In Conversation with Neil Gaiman

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Week 13 #OptOutside #OptToAct

February ❎ Week 13: Switch to electronic bill notifications and payment. As with the challenge in week three, this step cuts down on the clutter in your mailbox and the resources behind the clutter. Beyond that, hopefully it makes your … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2020-02-24)

In brief: * The dead sea: Tasmania’s underwater forests disappearing in our lifetime (2020-Feb-24) [The Guardian] ❝ The sea along the Tasmanian east coast is a global heating hotspot. One man has watched entire sea forests disappear in his lifetime. … Continue reading

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Week 12 #OptOutside #OptToAct

February ❎ Week 12: Go meatless one day this week This week, hop on the Meatless Monday (or Tuesday or Wednesday) train. Plan at least one day of plant-based meals (the food blog A Couple Cooks has a great lineup … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2020-02-17)

In brief: * Ghost ship washes ashore in Ireland after more than a year at sea (2020-Feb-17) [The Guardian] ❝ Abandoned by its crew, the cargo vessel made a lonely odyssey across the Atlantic, a ghost ship seemingly destined never … Continue reading

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Week 11 #OptOutside #OptToAct

February ❎ Week 11: This Valentine’s Day give a plant or local in-season flowers instead of roses. Yes, that bouquet seems romantic. But in reality, the cut flower industry relies heavily on imported flowers—in 2017 alone, the U.S. imported more … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2020-02-10)

In brief: * The history of fire in Australia — and how it can help us face the bushfires of the future (2020-Feb-10) [ABC Radio National] ❝ Since the old Gondwana supercontinent broke up and Australia wandered north, it has … Continue reading

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Wednesday Win (2020-Feb-05)

Run Larapinta is a 4 day, 4 stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Australia’s Northern Territory. Run Larapinta 2019 – Alice Springs – Highlight Reel Run Larapinta 2017 by Red Door … Continue reading

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Week 10 #OptOutside #OptToAct

February ❎ Week 10: Call your utility companies to ask about green energy options. Green energy options will vary depending on where you live, but solar and wind are two of the most prevalent options. Better yet, many energy companies … Continue reading

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