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Recycled bricks as an expression of a socio-technical system
The unintended consequences of prioritizing aesthetics in recycled material choice.
Jul 30 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
Whole systems? What's that?
When multiple-order negative impacts are not considered: the example of the solar revolution in Australia.
Jun 19 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
Regeneration and Sustainability
Some thoughts about a growing movement and its relationship with sustainability
Jan 2 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
The declining state of global wildlife populations from the Living Planet Index
Its not great news, and there is no time for complacency.
Oct 21, 2024 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
An Opportunity to Rethink Indigenous Housing
New Australian Federal Government funding for remote Indigenous communities
Apr 18, 2024 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
Looking back, looking forward 2
The sustainability landscape in Australia in 2023 and prospects for 2024.
Jan 15, 2024 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
Looking back, looking forward 1
Professional highlights from 2023 and hopes for 2024
Jan 3, 2024 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
Australian Solar Houses - 40th anniversary
A retrospective view
Oct 31, 2023 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
Acknowledging Country
This has been published previously on Linked In and Medium - however, I wanted to make this the first post of my work on Second Nature.
Apr 4, 2023 • 
Dr Matthew Parnell
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