A practical guide to corporate natural capital accounting. 'As pressure increases to integrate nature protection and restoration into all aspects of policy and business operations, how can organisations better measure and report on their interactions with nature?' (CSIRO, Canberra) >

'In the context of an increasing number of ‘climate emergency declarations’, and the accelerating adoption of the term ‘climate emergency’, this paper (by Paul Gilding) explores the concept.' (Break Through Online, National Centre for Climate Restoration) >

The Revenge of Gaia: Earth’s Climate Crisis and the Fate of Humanity by James Lovelock (July 2006) Why the Earth is Fighting Back and How We Can Still Save Humanity 'For millennia, humankind has exploited the Earth without counting the cost. Now, as the world warms and weather patterns dramatically change, the Earth is beginning to fight back.'(Basic Books, New York, 2006, 177 pp, ISBN: 978-0-465-04168-8) Still available in several editions - Note: prices can vary widely) Available from Angus & Robertson. >

'...loss, courage and community from the 2019-2020 bushfires' ... 'The bushfires that burnt across Australia from June 2019 to February 2020 were unprecedented. By the time the rains came, they had devoured more than 18 million hectares of bush and farm land, destroyed nearly 3000 homes, claimed the lives of 33 people, killed about a billion animals and driven more to the brink of extinction. The heartbreak, pain, loss and uncertainty were felt far and wide. These were fires that burnt in every state and affected all Australians, directly or indirectly.' (Publisher ABC Books, ISBN: 9780733341328) >

'In the immediate aftermath of the Black Summer fires, a ‘Thinking Group’ was formed, which led to planning and consultation about implementing a community-led recovery program for Mallacoota. A proposed model for co-ordinating community recovery was put to a town meeting in February 2020, attended by an estimated 500 plus people. The proposal was overwhelmingly endorsed, and the Mallacoota and District Recovery Association (MADRA) was formed.' See "our Recovery Plan'.('Community-led recovery for Mallacoota and District') >

Powering Up: Unleashing the Clean Energy Supply Chain. 'Former chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his compelling insights and expertise and makes the case for Australia leading the way in the global transition to clean energy.' Author: Alan Finkel (Publisher: Black Inc. Melbourne) >

Australia’s independent guide to designing, building or renovating homes to ensure they are energy-efficient, comfortable, affordable and adaptable for the future. Available as printed book, or free downloads as PDF. Also free downloads of indicative sustainable house plans. (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Canberra) >

How the Climate Crisis Will Transform the Global Economy - by Paul Gilding. A major new analysis and action plan to deal with two linked challenges to human ingenuity and human survival - the crisis of climate change and the world economic crash. (Bloomsbury Publishing, ISBN 9781408822180 ) >

'the story of how a community was able to relocate following one of Australia’s most terrifying natural disasters. Through acts of survival, heroism, leadership and love for community, the desperate people of Grantham found hope in Steve’s bold vision for a safe, new future and inspiration in Jamie’s achievement of an almost impossible task' (Bad Apple Press - ISBN 9780648556985 ) >

'We have unparalleled renewable energy resources. We also have the necessary scientific skills. Australia could be the natural home for an increasing proportion of global industry. But how do we make this happen?' by Ross Garnaut - - Paperback and eBook. (Publisher: La Trobe University Press - ISBN 9781760642099) >