Environment
Zero emissions vehicles
Have you noticed that the air is clearer with less vehicle movements under COVID lockdown? Right now, we are experiencing a little of what it would be like if a high percentage of vehicles had zero emissions.
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Calls to cut Lonsdale St bus emissions
Replacing harmful diesel buses that run along Lonsdale St with electric alternatives would be a “significant step” to reducing CBD air pollution, according to the City of Melbourne.
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Tram stops for bees?
City greening has become an influential idea in recent years. But what can it look like in Melbourne? How can we green our built-up CBD and its unique spaces?
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A sustainable upgrade for laneways
The City of Melbourne is transforming four CBD laneways into lush pocket parks as part of the Green Your Laneway program.
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A psycho-explanation of climate denial
How do you tell a vocal and passionate climate change advocate that they are part of the problem?
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If you can’t stand the heat …
Known as the “urban heat island effect”, the masses of concrete, steel and bitumen in the central city draws and retains heat like no other place in the state.
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Triumph for fan-power
Fans Sally Bruen and Jenny Valentish never met their idol Chrissy Amphlett, but that didn’t stop them successfully campaigning for a Melbourne lane to be name in the late singer’s honour.
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Highest green award for QVM renewal
Airport Airshuttle to halve travel time
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