Little Island — Big Impact

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INTRODUCTION Mer Island (also known as Murray Island), is a small island of volcanic origin, characterised by red fertile soil and dense vegetation. The island has a population of approximately 450 people and is situated within the eastern cluster of the Torres Strait island archipelago, within sight of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. The island…

The answer to real sustainability

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 Introduction The township of Mangakino, New Zealand is at the northern end of the Taupo District and lies on the edge of Lake Maraetai on the Waikato River. The town was constructed in the 1950’s to house workers employed on the various dam construction projects on the Waikato River. While never intended to be a…