denabol said:
I think there are a lot of sensible green people too, including in the community around here, who have seen the light about climate issues, about recycling, about the need to use water better, and a broad range of smart things.
You can add
habitat protection to the list too.
Towra Point (which is part of the Kurnell peninsula) is an internationally significant wetland with migratory birds from all over the world including China, Japan, Russia, and even the Arctic!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towra_Point_Nature_Reserve
http://fnpw.org.au/ForSupporters/PAW...TowraPoint.htm
The wiki link above lists 114 species of birds at Towra Point!
And I don't think we should be looking to countries such as Indonesia and China for inspiration when it comes to environmentally responsible development!