The new Australasian second edition ofGreeniology has just been published by Melbourne University Publishing. Look for Greeniology in major book stores around the country or buy it online from Planet Ark Direct.

The Australasian edition contains practical advice tailor-made to be locally relevant to Australians and New Zealanders. Author Tanya Ha originally wrote this book out of frustration at the lack of accessible green guide books that weren't imports from either the US or UK. The book also contains a 'Further Information' section with useful New Zealand and Australian contacts and resources.

Foreword by Dr Helen Caldicott

What's up with the planet?
Acid rain • Air pollution • Aquaculture • Biodiversity • Ecological footprint • El Nino • Energy: renewable • Extinction • Fossil fuels • Genetically modified organisms • Global warming & climate change • Greenhouse effect • Health issues • Kyoto • Land clearing & deforestation • Lethal litter • Material resources & over-consumption • Nuclear energy • Oil spills • Ozone depletion • Salinity • Saving the animals • Sustainability • Waste • Water quality & pollution • Water: supply and demand

Keys to a greener house
Green power sources • Natural gas & LPG • Energy rating labels • Water • Saving water • Water Rating labels

The green kitchen
Green food • Energy-smart cooking • Appliances • Packaging • Recycling • Cleaning • Water use

The green living room
Heating & cooling • Controlling heat loss • Window dressing • Lighting • Power & standby wastage

The green bathroom
Green bathroom tips • Saving water • Green loo • Septic tanks • Re-using grey water • Getting a new hot water system

The green laundry
Whitegoods • Front loader vs top loader • Tips for drying clothes • Laundry products • Green cleaners • Pest control

The green bedroom
Furniture • Bedding • Clothing • Creating a healthy environment • Indoor air quality • Electromagnetic pollution

The green office
How to green up your office • Paper products and their use • Equipment • Lighting • Purchasing • Waste management & recycling • Being green at work when you don't work at home • Green investment

The green garage
Tips for saving fuel & greener car use • Current fuels • Buying a new car • Eco-cars • Transport alternatives

The green garden
How a garden can help or harm the environment • Understanding your ecosystem • What to plant • Weeds • No-dig garden • Water • Rainwater tanks • Grey water • Recycling, composting, mulch & worm farming • Organic gardening • Pest control • Garden decor • Landscaping to save energy • Pets