All independent MPs support boost for R&D
24 November, 2010
More businesses will get more support for research and development under legislation passed by the House of Representatives.
Study into emission reduction policies in key economies
22 November, 2010
The Productivity Commission will undertake a study of emission and energy-reduction policies in key international economies to help inform the government’s plan to introduce a carbon price in Australia, the federal government has announced.
Carbon farming framework released
22 November, 2010
The federal government has released a framework for how farmers, foresters and landholders will be able to generate carbon credits under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
Leading industry council supports infrastructure report card
22 November, 2010
The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) supports the findings of, and congratulates Engineers Australia on Wednesday’s release of its Infrastructure Report Card on Queensland.
Water recycling project
22 November, 2010
A landmark water recycling project will make West Werribee one of the most water-conscious areas in Victoria.
Global CO2 emissions may set a record this year
22 November, 2010
Global carbon dioxide emissions contributing to atmospheric warming show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to the Global Carbon Project (GCP), supported by CSIRO’s Marine and Atmospheric Research Division.
Rising Aussie dollar bigger shock than carbon price
22 November, 2010
Australia’s economy has felt a bigger impact from the recent surge of the Australian dollar than it would have from the introduction of a carbon price, according to a report released today.
Fuji Xerox Australia awarded GECA ecolabel for sustainability
18 November, 2010
Fuji Xerox Australia has been awarded the Good Environmental Choice Australia Label for its ApeosPort III and IV and DocuCentre III and IV multifunction devices by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA). It is the only vendor of multifunction device technology to receive this accolade in Australia.
NZ government says agriculture may not make ETS in 2015
18 November, 2010
The New Zealand government's plan to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme in 2015 may not go ahead if New Zealand's trading partners fail to introduce a carbon tax or ETS.
Minister congratulates top water-saving businesses
17 November, 2010
The most water wise businesses in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains were revealed last night at the 7th annual business water efficiency awards, held in Sydney.
Sydney Water wins major infrastructure award
17 November, 2010
Sydney Water’s Priority Sewerage Program (PSP) has won an Alliancing Association of Australasia (AAA) Excellence Award.
Cleantech challenge displays strong Australian innovation
17 November, 2010
GE Australia has highlighted innovative local entries to its ecomagination challenge, with the winner to be announced by the end of November. The challenge attracted more than 40 entries from Australia highlighting a strong level of local innovation and progressive thinking about carbon reduction technologies.
Combining technologies to solve organic waste problem
16 November, 2010
Consulting engineer and environmental solutions company SEMF is to provide the engineering and project management capability for the development of a processing plant capable of producing high-quality biological soil conditioner and renewable energy from abattoir waste.
Sustainable operations for manufacturing in Australia
11 November, 2010
Productivity, competitiveness and sustainability have been identified by the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) as the most significant actions for manufacturers to adopt in Australia.
Baseload power station opened in Queensland
10 November, 2010
Origin Energy (Origin) and the Queensland Premier Anna Bligh have opened the new Darling Downs Power Station which will play an important role in assisting Queensland maintain a secure, efficient and reliable electricity supply, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
