This was published in the excellent Crikey. Read it and make it real!!

2020: what global warming did next
Anna Reynolds, Deputy Director, Global Climate Program, WWF International, writes:

You know how when you go to the doctor, they pretty much give you same advice about every condition. They always say eat more veg, do more exercise, drink water etc.

They never say "Well, for this particular condition, I recommend you up the chocolate intake increase your alcohol to at least 3 drinks a day and keep well away from the Stairmaster. Recreational drugs are highly recommended too."

This makes sense - insurers are going to be the worst hit by rapidly escalating climate change, so one insurer has hit upon an idea to combat it within their own product.

Australian Insurance Holdings will offset your cars emissions when you insure with them. Other insurers are watching closely to see if it is a good commercial decision. so it's worth thinking about switching to reassure tehm that we are willing to back in companies who are changing their ways.

As part of the excellent One Degree initiative by News Ltd, News Digital Media has announced it will be carbon neutral by the end of the year!

With a combination of aggressive reductions, measures like using bio-diesel, public transport and low-energy devices, and carbon offsets, NDM will be carbon neutral in only a few months time.

I've just discovered a new washing powder that seems to be pretty good. It's Bosistos Euco Wash and you only use about half of what I'm used to, it does a nice job, it's grey water friendly, and it actually smells nice!

It's here and it serves organic coffee! There's a new service station in High St, Prahran (near Swinburne) called Conservo.

It's enough to make someone want to fill up!

Well, the results are in, and it seems you guys would like both a green star system for supermarkets AND a carbon tax. 24% supported both, and the rest were evenly spread between the tax and the stars.

It's away! We gave it all our good wishes and will collectively hold our breath waiting for an answer...

HAWP!

Oh, before I do that, here's the letter we sent off - thanks to everyone who signed it!

Now, back to holding my breath...

HAWP!

Take a look at Small Lust this week for some little big articles on all things green.

This week’s ideas and interviews include:
- Frogs, Trees and Rock 'n' Roll: We talk to Live Earth's carbon neutral specialist, Dr Michael Molitor

Gorgeous earthmum and creator of Princess Tina and other delectable de-eye-full delights Beci Orpin has a show on right now at the Monster Children Gallery. So if you are in Sydney this weekend, go and check it out! The kids will love this one too.