UNSW's carbon tax plan returns revenue to voters
21 November, 2018The revenue generated would be returned to all adult Australian citizens, who would potentially see a tax-free payment of approximately $1300 each per annum.
Low Carbon Living CRC set to meet emissions reduction target
19 November, 2018The CRC for Low Carbon Living is on track to meet its founding goal of 10 megatonnes cumulative reduction in carbon emissions by 2020.
Are property and infrastructure owners ready for the autonomous future?
15 October, 2018 by Stephen TaylorFrom driverless vehicle trials and utopian visions of on-demand transport to dire news about predicted job losses, automated vehicles (AVs) are making news.
Climate action in Victoria could save billions
17 September, 2018City of Melbourne calls on the community to have their say about taking collective action on climate change.
Unlocking the potential of digitalisation
06 September, 2018 by Carolyn JacksonThe Siemens Digitalize 2018 event in August featured many industry examples that demonstrate what could be achieved by unlocking the potential of digitalisation.
Australia's buildings must be ready for a zero carbon future
03 July, 2018Setting stronger energy standards in the National Construction Code could, between now and 2050, reduce energy bills by up to $27 billion and deliver at least 78 million tonnes of emissions savings.
A carbon-positive roadmap for Australia's built environment
29 June, 2018'A Carbon Positive Roadmap for the built environment' establishes the steps required for buildings and fit-outs to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Mineral carbonation plant opens at University of Newcastle
31 August, 2017Mineral Carbonation International (MCi) has unveiled a semicontinuous research pilot plant at the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources, showcasing cutting-edge technology that could see CO2 emissions used as a valuable resource that can be transformed into building products.
The benefits of carbon sequestration in soil
23 June, 2017An international team of soil experts says carbon sequestration in soil has the potential to enhance food security and mitigate climate change.
Through the eagle's eye
15 March, 2017 by Khory Hancock (Environmental Scientist)Khory Hancock takes a bird's-eye look at the environmental issues facing the world and explains what we can do.
Innovation beyond the ISO standard
13 December, 2016Engineers must look beyond ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standards when developing and implementing industrial solutions, says SMC Pneumatics, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic control devices.
YHA New Zealand becomes carboNZero certified
24 November, 2016YHA New Zealand has become the first accommodation network in the world to become carboNZeroCert certified, representing three years' worth of measuring, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions for the company.
University of Wollongong joins Low Carbon Living CRC
14 November, 2016The University of Wollongong's Sustainable Buildings Research Centre will become a research participant in the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living.
Renewably sourced soap with reduced chemical usage
28 October, 2016A team of researchers, led by the University of Minnesota, has invented a new soap molecule made from renewable sources that could reduce the number of chemicals in cleaning products and their impact on the environment.
Climate Action Tool launched
06 October, 2016World Bank, AECOM and C40 Cities have launched a Climate Action Tool.
