Steps to a smarter carbon policy
31 August, 2016The Energy Networks Association has released a report analysing alternative carbon policy options. The analysis confirms that if governments focus on outcomes, rather than picking technology winners, Australia can meet its carbon target while saving customers $216 per year and achieving economic savings of $900 million.
Carbon-neutral plasterboards for Barangaroo and beyond
08 August, 2016Carbon-neutral plasterboards are now available for projects in Sydney and Brisbane, thanks to a joint venture between partners on the Barangaroo South project.
$3.6 million to turn Adelaide carbon neutral
19 July, 2016The South Australian Government has promised to spend $3.6 million to help Adelaide become the world's first carbon-neutral city, saying the commitment will boost the local economy.
Food for thought
12 July, 2016An increasing population combined with a decline in agronomic resources will lead to a constant, never-ending rise in world food prices. Then why, oh why do we waste food if it is a precious commodity?
Cutting carbon from the cement and lime sectors
28 June, 2016Carbon capture company Calix is leading a consortium to apply and demonstrate a breakthrough technology that will enable Europe's cement and lime industries to significantly reduce their carbon footprint.
Carbon management in a climate of uncertainty
18 May, 2016 by Alexander Stathakis, ConversioFor many Australian businesses, climate policy and corresponding reporting requirements have been surrounded by much uncertainty, with the major political parties having different ideas about climate policy.
Sails light up at carbon-neutral event in Sydney
18 May, 2016Vivid LIVE is an annual contemporary music festival held by the Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Sydney. The event will be carbon neutral for a second year running with all electricity used, including the centrepiece 'Songlines' Lighting the Sails, powered by 100% Green Power from accredited renewable sources.
15,000 tonnes of CO2 stored in landmark study
29 April, 2016Over 15,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide have been injected 1.5 km below ground at Nirranda South, Victoria, in a CO2CRC project which is said to prove the safety and long-term viability of CO2 storage.
Improving the efficiency of CO2 capture
21 March, 2016CSIRO, AGL Energy, Brown Coal Innovation Australia and IHI Corporation are partnering on a two-year research program to improve efficiency of carbon dioxide capture.
National Carbon Offset Standard expanded
11 March, 2016Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has announced the expansion of the National Carbon Offset Standard, which since 2010 has enabled businesses, products and events to be certified as carbon neutral.
Sustainable buildings — the tipping point for change
09 March, 2016 by Christina Hughes, Switch AutomationBuilding Management Systems and the way that we manage and control buildings have remained largely unchanged for 30 years. Our cars and phones are smarter than some of the most expensive assets on the planet. But this is going to change. Everyone's talking about it. You probably are too — 2016 is the year of Internet of Things (IoT) and the year for making smarter buildings a priority.
Climate research gets the chop
05 February, 2016Up to 350 positions at Australia's CSIRO will be made redundant, with its climate research divisions to bear the brunt of the job losses.
Brisbane Airport recognised for reducing carbon emissions
19 January, 2016Brisbane Airport has been certified as Airport Carbon Accredited at Level 3 (Optimisation). It is the second Australian airport, and the eighth in the Asia-Pacific region, to reach this level of accreditation.
The City of Carbon Neutrality
21 December, 2015Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese spoke at COP21 earlier this month about the goal to make his city carbon neutral by 2025.
Carbon nitrites for CO2 capture and conversion
03 December, 2015Professor Ajayan Vinu will lead UniSA's Future Industries Institute in a project that aims to remove carbon dioxide gases from the atmosphere and convert them into green energy.
