Bee collapse research

A new study from Harvard University has identified how pesticides kill bees. The summary of the research reads: Imidacloprid, one of the most widely used neonicotinoid pesticides, has been named as the likely culprit in the sharp worldwide decline in honey bee colonies since 2006. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say their new research provides “convincing evidence” of the link between imidacloprid and colony collapse... Read More

How little I know

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ABC Radio National By Design Panel

Tomorrow on ABC Radio National there’ll be a panel discusion on urban farming:  info on their web page, here:   www.abc.net…   Go the city farmers, Michael  Read More

Mushrooms lead the way

A friend, Jessica, sent me this link; thanks, Jess – its wonderful images and respect for the power, magic and beauty of mushrooms is worth a look – enjoy: bit.ly/H7ux2O…   May the mushies be with you, M  Read More

Landline and food

ABC TV’s Landline programme today about food is on the ABC’s Iview website, here:   www.abc.net…   Enjoy – there’s the Chippo road verge gardens, lots of different folks from all over working to provide the food we need.   M  Read More

  • Michael Mobbs

    Michael is a former Environmental Lawyer who is uniquely placed to consult in four main areas:

    • Sustainability Coach and Speaker,
    • Sustainable Urban Farm Design greening, watering and cooling the cityscape, roads, parks, suburbs,
    • Major Projects Consultant Commercial and Industrial,
    • Residential Sustainability Consultant.
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