The Diary

If you have been keeping an eye on the news you will have noticed increasing numbers of reports about the weather: pollution, animals and climate change. Why are the adults getting so worked up?

Earth is an incredible place, full of wonder and mysteries that we are still learning about. We are discovering that all living things are all connected.

Learning about environmental problems and what part our actions play in them is important so that we can make wise choices in how we live our lives.

You are the custodian of the planet. it is time to show the adults how to fix things! Find out what you can do right now that will make a difference forever!

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  In Your State

  Your state has really interesting environmental issues and people are taking charge to solve these problems. Learn more about what is going on in your state, and other states here.

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  Think Big!

  If you have been keeping an eye on the news you will have noticed increasing numbers of reports about the weather: pollution, animals and climate change. Earth is an incredible place, full of wonder and mysteries that we are still learning about. We are discovering that all living things are all connected. We need to know about the problems and why they have happened so we can fix them and make better choices about how we live.

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  Power it! Energy

  Living without energy would be very difficult. We use it to cook and grow our food, transport materials, make goods, light our homes and power technology. How much energy do you use everyday? Different energy sources affect our planet in different ways. Find out more about fuels, energy, peak oil, solar farms and your carbon footprint.

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  Our Backyard

  Australia is sometimes called 'the lucky country'. We have so many wonderful natural resources and unique flora and fauna, but there are some problems too.  Find out more about our cultural heritage and our precious places.

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  Living Green

  We can make a big difference to the planet by living green at home and at school. Imagine if your home and school were greener. What would they look like? Find out about the easy things you can do to help make them more sustainable, including getting there green, your tuckshop, and your neighbours. Start living greener today.

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  Water worlds

  Every drop is precious. We can't survive for longer than a week without water - it keeps our bodies healthy, grows our food and is a habitat for incredible sea and freshwater creatures. The salty oceans make up 97% of water on earth. 2.3% is frozen in our polar icecaps and the tiny bit that is left is what we use each day. As water is the main ingredient in the fluids within your body it is one of the most important nutrients you need. Many people around the world don't have clean drinking water.

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  Harden Up

  Our country experiences most of nature's extreme weather so it's good to be prepared for things that happen. To do that we need information! Discover the difference between weather and climate and how to spot the difference between a hazard and an emergency. Get more prepared and make sure you know what you can do if you need to help.

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  The 6Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle, respect, replenish and refuse)

  With over 21 million Australians, we make a lot of rubbish. We can bury it in landfill - taking up space, burn it - releasing toxic smoke or recycle it. If we all lived by the Six Rs - it would make a big difference.  How many of The 6Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle, respect, replenish and refuse) do you do every day?

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  Biodiversity

  Biodiversity is the incredible variety of living things and the ecosystems needed for survival. We are all connected. The huge range of species on our planet is important because different organisms help to keep a healthy balance by cleaning waterways, providing food and more. Living things depend on each other in many ways like worms, who help to break down waste and transform it into nutrients for plants. It's like dominos falling if we upset the balance.

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  Cool Citizens

  Attitude is everything - do you try to help others? Get your friends green. Tell them about the problems. Show them how they can help. Start a project together. Discover more about your neighbours, the coast and the ocean, and why the big green cheese is so important!

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  Destination Clean & Green

  Work green, live green, eat green, act green - what could we achieve if we didn't say it was impossible?! Thinking about amazing ways to solve problems is exciting. What can you come up with? You have the power to change the future today!

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