In this issue

	ECOS Issue 162

Features

Unions take a stand for climate science With their networks into the workplace and a long history of collective action, trade unions have been raising awareness among Australian workers about climate change, the supporting science and new job opportunities. Learn more

The sustainability cost myth Leading organisations have been implementing sustainable practice for more than 20 years. Elsewhere, however, the perception that ‘sustainability costs more' remains a real barrier to progress. Is this perception backed by evidence, and is it likely to endure? Learn more

Myrtle rust: how big a threat to native plants? What happens when a plant pathogen invades a new continent brimming with potential victims? Australia is set to find out, as myrtle rust spreads within the country's dominant plant family – the Myrtaceae. Learn more

Science a good start to understanding climate change Young Australians at primary and lower secondary school levels are learning about the underlying science of climate change and taking a positive approach to the issue, thanks to a schools program developed by CSIRO called CarbonKids. Learn more

Is feeding wild birds OK? It's something most Australian birdwatchers notice on a trip to the Northern Hemisphere: everywhere you go, people are feeding birds. Learn more

Managing aquaculture's net benefits
Fish and shrimp farming is one of the world's fastest growing food production sectors. While aquaculture has clear benefits, including alleviating high pressure on wild fish stocks, its recently assessed development trajectory and potential environmental impacts are still raising concern. Fortunately, nearly thirty years of leading research into more sustainable aquaculture by Australian scientists is set to benefit the industry in the Oceanic region.
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Greenhouse gas data, fresh from the source CSIRO recently launched a new web-based resource to make the latest monthly atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) data from Cape Grim available to users inside and outside the scientific community. Cape Grim, in western Tasmania, is one of three premier Baseline Air Pollution Stations in the global monitoring network. Learn more