Australia should join UK in petrol vehicle ban, says BZE
28 July, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe British Government has announced that new diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned in the UK from 2040 — and energy think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) wants Australia to join them.
Sustainability industry gets behind fuel emissions standards
14 July, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions is currently considering implementing new standards surrounding fuel, emissions and efficiency for vehicles sold in Australia, with the forum intending to provide a draft implementation plan to the Australian Government later this year.
Qld govt unveils aims for zero carbon pollution by 2050
12 July, 2017The Queensland government has announced its goal to drive carbon pollution down to zero by 2050 and become a leader in the clean growth economy.
Waste industry calls for more targeted use of landfill levy revenue
29 June, 2017The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) is calling on governments to support more targeted spending priorities for landfill levy revenue.
Legislation to phase down HFCs passes parliament
20 June, 2017The Turnbull government has successfully passed legislation to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) — powerful synthetic gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners, fire extinguishers and insulating foam.
A complete record of greenhouse gases
14 June, 2017Australian scientists have published the most comprehensive and high-quality records of greenhouse gases ever. The records track the past and current changes in all 43 greenhouse gases that contribute to human-induced climate change.
Plan to reverse climate change presented in London
18 May, 2017Some of the world's leading environmental experts met in London today to see how they can take forward an innovative strategy to reverse the human impact of climate change.
Results in for fifth Emissions Reduction Fund auction
18 April, 2017The Emissions Reduction Fund has now secured 189 million tonnes of abatement through 387 contracts.
WWF responds to Trump's rollback on climate action
30 March, 2017WWF has expressed its disappointment at the US Government's decision to roll back components of its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
3 ways fuel efficiency reduces your environmental footprint
03 March, 2017 by Todd Ewing, Director Product MarketingField-based businesses are being urged to sharpen their focus on their environmental footprint in the lead-up to Earth Hour's 10th birthday, taking place on 25 March.
Tracking progress to Paris Agreement goals
01 February, 2017An international research team has developed a new method for tracking the progress that individual countries are making towards meeting the global climate targets of the Paris Agreement.
Eco-friendly flooring to combat poor air quality
09 November, 2016The 'Towards Buildings That Thrive' report addresses the need for design and construction practices that promote healthier and sustainable commercial spaces — with a focus on indoor air quality.
Climate Change Authority split on emissions reduction requirements
05 September, 2016 by Lauren DavisThe Climate Change Authority has witnessed a surprising break in the ranks, with two members claiming that the authority's latest report features major flaws.
Verifying power plant emissions
30 August, 2016Power plants that underestimate their greenhouse gas emissions could soon be exposed, thanks to New Zealanders who have found a way to verify power plants' self-reported emissions simply by looking at the grass growing nearby.
The fourth Emissions Reduction Fund auction is coming
30 August, 2016 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA ConsultingThe fourth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has recently been announced. This matters immensely for the waste and local government sectors.
