NZ government says agriculture may not make ETS in 2015
18 November, 2010The 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.
Climate change: cultural shift needed similar to smoking
28 October, 2010Despite scientific evidence of climate change, it will take a significant cultural shift in attitudes to address the situation, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Origin welcomes energy efficiency report
13 October, 2010Origin Energy has welcomed the release of the report by the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Energy Efficiency.
Westpac announces deal to support Carbon Trading Exchange
13 October, 2010Westpac has announced a deal with the Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX), the first carbon trading exchange for companies or individuals looking to get involved in the voluntary carbon market and reduce their environmental footprint.
Coal upgrading technology at US plant
30 September, 2010Adelaide-based GTL Energy (GTLE) has announced the completion of construction and commissioning of its coal upgrading plant module near South Heart, North Dakota in the US. The GTLE Dakota plant is a single-module, commercial-scale plant which has been designed to provide proof of the GTLE technology for coal consumers and producers. The company intends to increase both the length and volumes of production runs through the remainder of 2010.
Lord Stern visits Global CCS Institute
31 August, 2010Lord Nicholas Stern visited the Global CCS Institute in August to discuss his role in advancing commercial deployment of carbon capture and storage, ensuring that the technology plays a role in responding to the world’s need for a low carbon energy future.
Mining technology looks to a sustainable future
26 August, 2010 by Sylvia AitkenSustainability and mining are two words that don’t quite seem to fit together. But with evolving social expectations, and under increasing public and media scrutiny, the past decade has seen the mining industry put in a huge effort into sustainable development in order to maintain its ‘social licence to operate’.
Building the green economy
30 July, 2010Sustainability! Do the major parties have a clue? Green Capital’s ten-point hit list caused debate at its recent Politics of Sustainability event. Whoever wins the looming federal election will need to take immediate action to create the building blocks for Australia’s transition to a green economy. Here are the Green Capital top tips for action.
Is your business carbon ready?
13 July, 2010Marking a new benchmark in industry training, Australia’s first Diploma of Carbon Management is now being offered at Swinburne University of Technology’s Wantirna campus.
Voluntary carbon market stagnates: report
08 July, 2010Sales and investment in the voluntary carbon market have stagnated in the last six months under the impact of federal government policy confusion, according to the latest update of the Carbon Offset Guide.
CO2 Group expands into New Zealand
16 June, 2010Australian environmental services company CO2 Group Limited will expand into New Zealand in June this year, the company’s first overseas venture.
Aldi first to join Carbon Reduction Label Program in Australia
09 June, 2010Planet Ark has announced that Aldi is the first company to join the Carbon Reduction Label program in Australia - by the end of this year Aldi’s everyday olive oil range will feature the Carbon Reduction Label.
Mineral carbonation project for NSW
09 June, 2010A CO2 mineral carbonation plant is set to be built in NSW, in a joint venture between GreenMag Group and the University of Newcastle, thanks to $3 million seed funding announced by the NSW Minister for Mineral Resources for a pilot project.
Westpac first bank in New Zealand to offer carbon trading
03 May, 2010Westpac is cutting through the green tape surrounding emissions trading and offering practical solutions to help New Zealand transition to a low carbon economy.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne installs sustainability indicator for improved energy efficiency
15 April, 2010Crowne Plaza Melbourne has installed a mySmart enGauge screen to provide its employees and customers with visibility into real-time and historical energy-usage data from across the hotel.
