Carbon tax legislation passed by the Senate
08 November, 2011The Gillard Labor Government will provide support for jobs, competitiveness and innovation in Australian manufacturing as it moves to the low-carbon global economy of the future, as well as extra tax relief for small business.
Study finds carbon capture and storage a competitive tool
02 November, 2011A study by the Global CCS Institute has found that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a competitive power sector emissions abatement tool when compared to other low-carbon technologies.
Campaign aims to help SMEs profit from carbon tax
26 October, 2011Climate Friendly has launched the ‘Mainstreaming Green: by business, for business’ campaign to help SMEs understand and take full advantage of the carbon price policy.
Rebuilding a city with sustainable transport choices
24 October, 2011 by Kristen MacAskill*Christchurch in New Zealand is planning to rebuild after the devastating earthquakes that hit the city earlier this year. The Christchurch City Council’s draft Central City Plan (dCCP), released in New Zealand in August, offers a timely case for discussion. This plan outlines a vision for rebuilding the city and while it covers a broad range of aspects for redevelopment, this article reflects on the future of transport in the city.
The perfect storm
24 October, 2011Rising energy bills, carbon pricing, and increasing regulation and reporting requirements are challenging business leaders to be more sustainable and accountable at a time of stress and volatility on global markets.
Global business leaders issue urgent call to action on climate change
21 October, 2011Governments warned: window to limit global warming closing.
Australia and EU committed to low-carbon future
06 September, 2011The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, has met with his European counterpart to discuss developments in the global carbon market.
Approved Carbon Farming Initiative to benefit regional Australia
24 August, 2011Regional Australia is set to benefit from the Carbon Farming Initative that has passed through Parliament today.
Australia and the carbon tax - an outsider’s perspective
23 August, 2011In the wash-up after ‘carbon Sunday’, leading UK-based climate change strategist with global engineering firm MWH John Hobson has this advice to offer Australia as it enters into negotiations to legislate for a carbon-price mechanism.
Opportunities for farmers under carbon pricing
08 August, 2011The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, has visited Castlemaine in rural Victoria to talk about opportunities for Australia’s farmers and regional communities to play their part in Australia’s move to a clean energy future.
Carbon calculator for book publishers
03 August, 2011Book manufacturer Griffin Press has launched its Carbon Calculator to help large, small and self-publishers make sound environmental and business decisions when printing their books.
Ham, bacon and cogeneration
02 August, 2011The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus has commended Don KR Castlemaine and its fellow large energy users for its efforts in cutting carbon pollution.
CO2 Australia Yonderr carbon offset website
01 August, 2011 byThe website Yonderr (www.yonderr.com.au) can be used to purchase carbon offset packages specifically tailored to a particular business or lifestyle. It provides a simple way to offset individual, family or business carbon emissions.
Draft legislation released on the carbon price
28 July, 2011The Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, Wayne Swan, and the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, today released exposure drafts of the key bills in the government’s Clean Energy Legislative Package.
Initiative to secure effective carbon sinks
27 July, 2011A new initiative is aiming to set new standards for investment in carbon sink plantation programs.
