
Climate Council

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Learn when to consider a vegan and gluten-free diet (and when you probably shouldn’t). Plus, discover four popular plant-based meals and how...
Mountains stretch down to coastal plains, which hug the curves of over 100 pristine beaches, all gazing out towards the stunning waters of the...
The science is in. Shifting to a plant-based food system is essential to avoid climate and ecological breakdown. And now we have a roadmap to...
There is a link between the climate crisis and what’s on our plates. The hard facts are astounding, as is the difference a plant-based change...
This sauce is so quick to make, it's the ideal last-minute dinner option – because healthy vegan recipes don’t have to be complicated.
This vegan take on dauphinoise potatoes hits the spot every time, and is sure to impress as part of any spread.
Simple, healthy, and delicious, this moreish salad is sure to be a summer go-to for warm nights around the BBQ.
Smashed avocado on toast is perhaps the most popular breakfast or brunch item out there, and as much as we love the mighty avo, it generally has...
This aromatic soup stars turmeric and ginger which have proven anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties among their array of impressive...
Summertime means salad season! Load 'em up generously and dress them deliciously.
Panzanella is a popular Tuscan salad starring stale or dry bread drenched in a classic vinaigrette dressing. This version features colourful...
Spraying sheets and pillows with calming scents can be a wonderful aid to slumber
The next time you go for a walk, discover the wonder of the everyday world around you
A skincare routine can be a way to nourish yourself inside and out
When the clouds converge, practise gratitude for the smallest of glimmers, and learn to dance in the rain.
Seaweed may just be the unlikely superhero we need in the climate crisis.
Seaweed, previously the unwanted guest at your beach party, is now increasingly associated with sushi, superfoods, spa treatments and – among scientists, at least – solutions to climate change.
So just how, exactly, can seaweed help us tackle the climate crisis? Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, mostly due to fossil fuel combustion, is driving rapid climate change. As the atmospheric carbon dioxide goes up, so too does the carbon dioxide in the oceans.
We know that we need to stop burning fossil fuels, fast. But we also need to remove some of the carbon dioxide that’s already in the air and oceans. And that’s where seaweed comes in.
Like other plants, as seaweed grows it absorbs carbon dioxide. But what makes seaweed a particularly appealing carbon sink is its growth rate: about 30 to 60 times the rate of land-based plants. This rapid turnover rate makes it ideal for mass scale production.
On top of this, some species of seaweed are super stable and don’t break down easily, meaning they have high potential for long-term carbon storage. Plus, seaweed can also be harvested and used to produce biofuels, reducing our need for fossil fuels.
Researchers have estimated that if nine percent of the world’s ocean surface were used for seaweed farming, we would be removing 53 billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. And that’s just from the absorption of carbon during the growing process!
If that seaweed was then harvested and processed, it could also produce enough biofuels to replace ALL of today’s fossil fuel energy needs. The nutrients left over from this process could then be recycled to assist with further seaweed farming. And it doesn’t stop there. Seaweed farming can also produce safe sites for breeding fish populations, as well as reversing ocean acidification.
The technology that’s needed to achieve this level of global seaweed farming is already available and in use, however on a much smaller scale. Seaweed farming is well established in Asia, and China is leading the way with hundreds of square kilometres of seaweed farms off its coast.
The technology is slowly expanding into other regions, but there aren’t any offshore sites in Australia… yet! However, ProBono Australia recently reported, “The team behind the 2040 documentary have teamed up with The Climate Foundation, The Intrepid Foundation and the University of Tasmania to build Australia’s first seaweed platform, off Tasmania’s eastern coast.”
If seaweed can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and also reduce fossil fuel dependency by providing a sustainable source of biofuels, we definitely hope to see more of it in the future.
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As the weather cools, we let the kitchen warm us. We’re roasting, we’re baking, we’re making pies and tarts and pizza. Yum!
Mountains stretch down to coastal plains, which hug the curves of over 100 pristine beaches, all gazing out towards the stunning waters of the...
There is a link between the climate crisis and what’s on our plates. The hard facts are astounding, as is the difference a plant-based change...
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This is the perfect plant-based brownie for the brownie connoisseur. Years in the making, and now captured for you to enjoy. It’s as much for...
Light, citrusy, and super refreshing, this cocktail starring Licor 43 Horchata and limoncello tastes like Mediterranean summer in a glass.
You don’t need animal products to make lusciously creamy and satisfying dishes. You don’t even need oil! This wholefood, plant-based...
Burgs are life! We love all the classics, and they are tastier and better for you when filled with plants. This Vegan burger with the lot is sure...
Smashed avocado on toast is perhaps the most popular breakfast or brunch item out there, and as much as we love the mighty avo, it generally has...
Surround yourself with good friends, I say. This sticky date pudding would be nowhere near as epic without a bit of mentoring (and tough love)...
Spraying sheets and pillows with calming scents can be a wonderful aid to slumber
The next time you go for a walk, discover the wonder of the everyday world around you
A skincare routine can be a way to nourish yourself inside and out
When the clouds converge, practise gratitude for the smallest of glimmers, and learn to dance in the rain.